Cameos

By Cyril James Humphries Davenport

Book Overview

Cameos is a book written by Cyril Davenport and published in the year 1900. The book is a comprehensive guide to the art of cameo making, which involves carving a design or image into a piece of material such as stone or shell. The book covers the history of cameo making from ancient times to the 19th century, and provides detailed information on the different materials used for cameos, such as agate, onyx, and coral. It also includes instructions on how to make a cameo, including the tools and techniques needed for carving and polishing. The book is illustrated with numerous photographs and drawings of cameos from various periods and cultures, providing readers with a visual guide to the artform. Overall, Cameos is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and techniques of cameo making.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164595180
• ISBN13: 9781164595182
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 138 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.3" x 11.0"