Leadwork, Old and Ornamental and for the most part English
Lethaby, W. R. (William Richard), 1857-1931
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- Lethaby, W. R. (William Richard), 1857-1931
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- Yayın tarihi
- 2013-01-05
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- OBA Akademik ve Kültürel Yayın Platformu
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- E-kitap
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- Anahtar kelimeler
- Leadwork, NK: Fine Arts: Decorative and Applied Arts, Decoration and Ornament
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"Leadwork, Old and Ornamental and for the most part English" by W. R. Lethaby is a scholarly exploration of the art and craft of leadwork, written in the late 19th century. This treatise delves into the historical use, techniques, and aesthetic possibilities of lead as a material for various decorative and functional applications in architecture and art. The book is particularly focused on English leadwork from the Middle Ages to Lethaby’s contemporary time, highlighting both its beauty and artistry. The opening of the book establishes the context and purpose of the work, emphasizing the often-underappreciated nature of lead despite its exceptional artistry and adaptability. Lethaby reflects on the craft of plumbing as a noble art form, distinct from other materials like stone and wood. He intends to illustrate not only the historical significance of leadwork but also to inspire contemporary craftsmen to rekindle an appreciation for lead as a medium. Through a study of past works, Lethaby suggests that while replication of ancient designs is impossible, a new understanding can lead to innovative practices in leadworking for the benefit of future artisans. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Hazırlayanlar: Produced by Chris Curnow, Rosanna Murphy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Kaynak: Project Gutenberg (eBook 41544). Public domain in the USA. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41544
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"Leadwork, Old and Ornamental and for the most part English" by W. R. Lethaby is a scholarly exploration of the art and craft of leadwork, written in the late 19th century. This treatise delves into the historical use, techniques, and aesthetic possibilities of lead as a material for various decorative and functional applications in architecture and art. The book is particularly focused on English leadwork from the Middle Ages to Lethaby’s contemporary time, highlighting both its beauty and artistry. The opening of the book establishes the context and purpose of the work, emphasizing the often-underappreciated nature of lead despite its exceptional artistry and adaptability. Lethaby reflects on the craft of plumbing as a noble art form, distinct from other materials like stone and wood. He intends to illustrate not only the historical significance of leadwork but also to inspire contempo
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