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Dover Classic Wrought Ironwork Patterns and Designs Classic Wrought Ironwork Patterns and Designs ISBN: 0486443647
40 plates of meticulously rendered designs replicate authentic ironwork projects that span some 600 years of metalcrafting. Patterns selected from English churches, chapels, tombs, castles, and other architectural sites depict 12th-century hinges, 15th-century grilles and railings, and 17th-century knockers, handles, latches, and other ornamental elements. Ideal for today's metal crafters looking to recreate the decorative architectural accessories from an earlier era, these royalty-free patterns will also be of value to artists, architects, and designers. Book specifications: paperback, 48 pgs., 8 3/8 in. x 11 in. Publisher: Dover, 2005.
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Dover Gothic Ornament: Architectural Motifs from York Cathedral Gothic Ornament: Architectural Motifs from York Cathedral ISBN: 0486445100
These royalty-free motifs feature exquisite specimens of the sculptured ornaments from northern Europe's largest medieval cathedral. York Cathedral features soaring Gothic architecture and a vast interior, parts of which date back to the 13th century. It also houses some of the best examples of the medieval craftsman's work to be found anywhere. Reproduced from a rare 18th-century volume, this compilation consists of 175 illustrations, selected from throughout the building. This is an unabridged republication of that classic 1795 edition. Book specifications: paperback, 122 pgs., 8 3/8 in. x 11 in. Publisher: Dover, 2005.
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Dover Masterpieces of Italian Decorative Ironwork Masterpieces of Italian Decorative Ironwork ISBN: 0486443825
Spanning five centuries of magnificent ironwork designs by Italian masters, this superb archive encompasses both simple and elaborate ornamentation for doors, windows, gates, balconies, stairs, and other architectural features. A remarkable variety of motifs are depicted – from gracefully executed florals and foliated elements to striking portrayals of mythical beasts. Book specifications: paperback, 128 pgs., 8 1/2 in. x 11 in. Publisher: Dover, 2005.
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Dover The Gargoyle Book: 572 Examples from Gothic Architecture The Gargoyle Book: 572 Examples from Gothic Architecture ISBN: 0486447545
Dispelling the conventional wisdom that French Gothic architectural flourishes were born of despair or gloom, this book reveals the whimsical nature of these creations and the ingenious artisans who made them. With 572 illustrations, it's an eye-opening look at some of the rare instances of public satire and unbridled artistic freedom in the Middle Ages. Book specifications: paperback, 224 pgs., 8 3/8 in. x 11 in. Publisher: Dover, 2006.
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Dover Traditional Ironwork Designs Traditional Ironwork Designs ISBN: 0486443620
From an exceptional collection of outstanding examples of German ironwork comes this rich source of royalty-free images for artists and craftspeople. More than 270 illustrations depict a wide range of magnificent ironwork from the city of Dusseldorf, with finely rendered examples of the craft ranging from elaborate castle gates to ornate weather vanes. Balustrades, screens, balcony railings, and other decorative ironwork abound in this handsome compilation. Derived from a rare, turn-of-the-century portfolio, these splendid designs offer rare glimpses of unusual motifs that will inspire and delight designers, architecture enthusiasts, antique lovers, and devotees of vintage ironwork. Book specifications: paperback, 96 pgs, 9 in. x 12 in. Publisher: Dover, 2005.
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Dover Treasury of Nineteenth-Century Ornamental Metalwork Treasury of Nineteenth-Century Ornamental Metalwork ISBN: 0486452220
Extremely pliable yet amazingly durable, metal offers infinite decorative options. Here are 1,000 prime examples of French metal masterworks, painstakingly reproduced from an extremely rare and valuable edition. From the everyday to the ornate, items include weather vanes, tiles, waterspouts, trims, basins, and pike heads. Author: Jules Decker Format: paperback, 144 pgs., 8 3/8 in. x 11 in. Publisher: Dover, 2006
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