Antique lovers; architecture buffs; and graphic artists will treasure this magnificent collection of decorative French ironwork designs mdash; all of them authentic examples from the celebrated ornamental ironwork of Bordeaux. Over 1;500 handsome black-and-white illustrations depict painstakingly rendered balconies; gates; grilles; stair railings; doorknobs; and doorknockers.Meticulously reproduced with extraordinary clarity and remarkable detail; these elegant images are derived from a rare early twentieth-century volume privately printed in Paris. They incorporate floral and foliate designs; human and animal figures; musical motifs; heraldic crests; mythological figures; geometrics; and much more.A vibrant source of inspiration and royalty-free graphics; this collection offers artists and designers an affordable treasury of material that will bring period flair and decorative dazzle to a wide variety of art and craft projects.
#2051471 in eBooks 2013-03-13 2013-03-13File Name: B00A73A6TA
Review
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. WARRIORS; ACTORS; AND DEMONSBy Jack KeelyAlan Scott Patersquo;s impressive book is a detailed exploration of ningyo; an enthralling array of dolls from Japanrsquo;s Edo period (1615 ndash; 1868). The dolls are creations of wood; silk; and gofun (a paste of crushed oyster shells which creates their porcelain white faces). The term ldquo;dollrdquo; is somewhat misleading as these are not playthings. The meticulously detailed figures were intended to commemorate; entertain; and educate. Some were used in the theater and others by medical practitioners. The figures range from a fierce warrior battling a tiger to an undersea princess riding a turtle; and from exotically costumed actors to wild eyed demons. Many of the figures are shown alongside historic woodblock prints featuring the same character. Alan Scott Pate details the symbolism of the costumes; hairstyles; props; and gestures of the dolls. The bits of history and legend that illuminate the story of each doll are told in rich detail. The serious student of Japanese culture will find this book to be a valuable resource. Other readers will be captivated by the color photographs and enjoy an intriguing glimpse into a remarkable culture.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. StunningBy FranciscaBeautiful in every way!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Karen RaeAnother great reference book for collectors