About this title: Thanks to its strength, resilience, and malleability, iron can be transformed in innumerable ways, and used for a variety of differing needs. Traditionally it has been the blacksmith's task to forge the architectural elements decorating the interior and exterior of buildings. Starting in the 16th century, iron craftsmen sought inspiration for their models in the pattern books published throughout Europe. Arabesques, tracery and foliated scrolls are the foundation of this art where classic styles can be found alongside more novel trends.
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: L'Aventurine, Paris
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9782914199230ISBN:2914199236
Description: Good. 8.75 x 10.5. Minor shelf wear, corners lightly bumped, 381 pp, bw illustrations of simple to elaborate ironwork with known information on makers and dates, introductory text in English, German and Spanish. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Art Stock, France
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9782914199230ISBN:2914199236
Description: New. 2914199236 Text in English, French, German, and Spanish. One page forward followed by 350 pages of illustrations with captions for each at end of book. Clean and sound. read more
Description: WHEELER, WILLIAM. Ironwork. Library of Ornament. n.p. L'Aventurine, (2002). 4to, pp. 381, black and white illustrations from old engravings. [Copyright-free design examples] Wraps, (softbound). Fine. read more
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