A Marquetry Odyssey: Historical Objects and Personal Work

Жанр: ACC Distribution
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Издательство:
ACC Distribution
Год:
2008
Количество страниц:
224
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Дата загрузки:
10 декабря 2010
Описание:
• This volume offers an approachable introduction to the craft of marquetry through the writings and artwork of scholar and artisan, Silas Kopf • Features more than 300 colour plates over 230 pages An understanding of how an object is made can illuminate its aesthetic appreciation. Kopf is an expert in the craft of marquetry and he gives an in-depth look at how marquetry and inlay have been made and used on furniture from ancient Egypt to modern times. He describes the tools and materials that craftsmen had available and how they used them to decorate objects. As techniques evolved, craftsmen rose to the challenge and pushed stylistic boundaries. This lavishly illustrated volume shows numerous great pieces that been embellished with marquetry including the Italian Renaissance and classical French styles. Parallel to the historic pieces Kopf explains how his analysis of these objects has influenced his own designs and constructions. The book includes a set of photo essays in the appendices explaining the major marquetry techniques.

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