Arts-Crafts Lamps (1911)

von John Duncan Adams

92 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Arts-Crafts Lamps, first published in 1911, is a comprehensive guide to creating beautiful and functional lamps in the Arts and Crafts style. Written by John Duncan Adams, a prominent designer and craftsman of the era, the book provides detailed instructions for constructing a variety of lamps using a range of materials, including wood, metal, glass, and textiles. The book begins with an overview of the Arts and Crafts movement and its influence on lamp design, as well as a discussion of the principles of good design and craftsmanship. The following chapters focus on specific lamp styles, such as table lamps, floor lamps, and wall sconces, and provide step-by-step instructions for constructing each one. In addition to detailed instructions, the book includes numerous illustrations and photographs of finished lamps, as well as design sketches and diagrams. Adams also provides guidance on selecting materials, finishing techniques, and lighting fixtures, as well as tips for adapting lamp designs to suit individual tastes and needs. Overall, Arts-Crafts Lamps is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the Arts and Crafts style or lamp-making in general. Its clear and concise instructions, combined with its beautiful illustrations and photographs, make it a classic of the genre and a must-have for any serious craftsperson or collector.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Lifestyle, Hobbys und Freizeit Handarbeit, Dekoration und Kunsthandwerk Dekorative Holzarbeiten
• ISBN: 9781104619299
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 13.06.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC