Classic French Wrought Iron

Twelfth-Nineteenth Century

Inbunden, Engelska, 2005

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Beskrivning

The authoritative work on traditional French architectural ironwork designs, from Romanesque to the Empire, the book's masterly black-and-white illustrations and concise explanations reveal the complex fabrication techniques and myriad elaborate foliate motifs employed by French craftsmen.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2005-04-17
Mått:236 x 305 x 18 mm
Vikt:845 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:128
Förlag:WW Norton & Co
ISBN:9780393731576
Översättare:Gregory Bruhn

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The late Raymond Lecoq, a Frenchman, wrote extensively on ironwork and locksmithing. Richard J. Wattenmaker is director of the Smithsonian's Archives of American Art.

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"A reference both authoritative and well detailed…[I]mages are exceptionally clear."

Innehållsförteckning

1. Foreword; 2. A Working Outline; 3. The Iron Industry; 4. Assembly; 5. Forge Techniques; 6. Aesthetics; 7. Evolution of Style; 8. Leafwork; 9. Strap Hinges and Iron Fittings; 10. Grillework; 11. Guardrails, Handrails, Balconies, Balustrades; 12. Locks; 13. Latches; 14. Bolts and Sash-Bolts; 15. Keys; 16. Bibliography