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Author: Otto Hoever
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Published: 2013-10-29
Total Pages: 676
ISBN-13: 0486138305
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOver 450 black-and-white photos, royalty-free, show great ironwork from all over Europe — doors, gates, railings, grilles, lanterns, candelabra, firedogs, chandeliers, much more.
Author: Gordon Campbell
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2006-11-09
Total Pages: 1277
ISBN-13: 0195189485
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Grove Encyclopedia of Decorative Arts covers thousands of years of decorative arts production throughout western and non-western culture. With over 1,000 entries, as well as hundreds drawn from the 34-volume Dictionary of Art, this topical collection is a valuable resource for those interested in the history, practice, and mechanics of the decorative arts. Accompanied by almost 100 color and more than 500 black and white illustrations, the 1,290 pages of this title include hundreds of entries on artists and craftsmen, the qualities and historic uses of materials, as well as concise definitions on art forms and style. Explore the works of Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, and the Wiener Wekstatte, or delve into the history of Navajo blankets and wing chairs in thousands of entries on artists, craftsmen, designers, workshops, and decorative art forms.
Author: David Arbogast
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Published: 2011-05-31
Total Pages: 158
ISBN-13: 0393733602
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA one-of-a-kind, step-by-step guide to compiling an HSR—a document crucial to every professional working on a historic property. Any architect, engineer, or preservation professional renovating a historic property must be familiar with the historic structure report (HSR)—a document that evaluates all aspects of a property to minimize damage during restoration. The only book of its kind, this practical guide walks readers through the process of compiling an HSR. From gathering historical and archival data about the property to analyzing its structural, mechanical, and electrical components to assessing the state of its interior finish, including wood, masonry, and metals, this book covers all the nuts and bolts of an expertly written, informative HSR. Explaining what information should be included in each section and how investigators can work together effectively as a team to produce a comprehensive, coherent report, this handbook is one no professional should be without.
Author: Orville Wright
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Published: 2012-07-12
Total Pages: 182
ISBN-13: 0486135691
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis fascinating firsthand account covers the Wright Brothers' early experiments, construction of planes and motors, first flights, and much more. Introduction and commentary by Fred C. Kelly. 76 photographs.
Author: Gustav Stickley
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Published: 2012-08-28
Total Pages: 112
ISBN-13: 0486138763
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWith over 200 detailed illustrations and descriptions, these two catalogs are essential reading and reference materials and identification guides for Stickley furniture. Captions cite materials, dimensions, and prices.
Author: New York Public Library. Art and Architecture Division
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Published: 2001
Total Pages: 554
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Published: 1982
Total Pages: 956
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKIncludes American Farriar's Association newsletter.
Author: Denis Diderot
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Published: 1959
Total Pages: 426
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