Decorative Ironwork - Wrought Iron Gratings, Gates and Railings

Klappentext Artists have made gates and fences in wrought iron over the centuries in ornamental designs shown here in hundreds of photos. The restoration of wrought iron is discussed and ironwork examples are organized according to their uses! such as gratings that protect doors and windows! entries and gates from Europe in the Middle Ages! artistic creations of the 17th and 18th centuries! and works of our own day. Zusammenfassung Who can resist the magic of beautiful wrought ironwork? What artists in iron have wrought over the centuries in ornaments and decorations is shown in this book through hundreds of captivating photographs. Thorough attention is paid to the restoration of wrought iron through discussions of techniques and various materials. The ironwork examples are organized according to the uses of ironwork! such as gratings that protect doors and windows! entries and gates from Europe in the Middle Ages! through the artistic creations of the 17th and 18th centuries up to works of our own day. Balconies and stairways! arbors! fencing! and church gratings provide exceptional opportunities for beautiful wrought iron artistry. Look and learn! and be inspired.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Margarete Baur-Heinhold
• Editore: Schiffer Publishing
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 24.12.1998
• EAN: 9780764301537
• ISBN: 978-0-7643-0153-7
• Pagine: 176
• Serie: Schiffer Design Book
• Categorie: Guide e manuali > Hobby, casa > Collezionismo, cataloghi per collezionisti; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Arte > Altro