Fifteenth And Sixteenth Century Ornaments (1904)

By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin

Book Overview

Fifteenth And Sixteenth Century Ornaments is a book by Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin, first published in 1904. The book is a comprehensive guide to the decorative arts of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, featuring over 400 illustrations of ornamental designs and motifs from a variety of sources, including illuminated manuscripts, printed books, and architectural details. Pugin, a renowned architect and designer, provides detailed commentary on each illustration, explaining the historical context and significance of the various styles and techniques. The book covers a wide range of decorative arts, including metalwork, woodwork, embroidery, and stained glass, and is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of art and design.In Four Parts. Gold And Silver Ornament Designs, Iron And Brass Work designs, Gothic Furniture, Details Of Ancient Timber Roofs.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116973636X
• ISBN13: 9781169736368
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 1.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.5" x 11.0"