Leadwork

Old And Ornamental, And For The Most Part English (1893)

von William Richard Lethaby

164 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Leadwork: Old And Ornamental, And For The Most Part English (1893) is a book written by William Richard Lethaby. The book provides a comprehensive study of leadwork, including its history, techniques, and designs. It focuses primarily on the ornamental leadwork found in England, such as lead roofs, gutters, and spouts, as well as lead statues and other decorative elements. The author explores the various methods of working with lead, including casting, soldering, and hammering, and provides detailed instructions for creating a variety of leadwork designs. The book is illustrated with numerous photographs and drawings, making it a valuable resource for architects, builders, and anyone interested in the history and art of leadwork. Overall, Leadwork: Old And Ornamental, And For The Most Part English (1893) is a fascinating and informative book that offers a unique insight into a traditional craft that is still in use today.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: Kunst Architektur Architektonische Struktur und Design Architektonische Details, Komponenten und Motive
• ISBN: 9781437059724
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.10.2008
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC