This book on the history and technology of architectural ironwork aims to impart an understanding of the myriad of forms and uses to which ironwork has been put. In addition, the book describes techniques for restoring and preserving ornamental ironwork. Also shown are many of the traditional patterns and design motifs which can be used as tracings for contemporary design.
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This book on the history and technology of architectural ironwork aims to impart an understanding of the myriad of forms and uses to which ironwork has been put. In addition, the book describes techniques for restoring and preserving ornamental ironwork. Also shown are many of the traditional patterns and design motifs which can be used as tracings for contemporary design.
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VG (Some minor scuffing to covers) BW illus. wraps; 205 pp.; 191 bw figures. An in-depth look at the history of ornamental ironwork and ironworkers in American architecture; Well illustrated with many photos; An interesting and attractive book.
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New. Softcover, new. Product description: Architectural cast and wrought ironwor k has served as an important form of ornamentation for hundreds of years, a nd its use is notable in several geographic areas and historical periods of American architecture. This reissue of a classic treatise on the history a nd technology of architectural ironwork brings to the modern architect a cl earer understanding of the myriads of forms and uses to which ironwork has been put. In addition, this handy book is full of practical tec hniques for restoring and preserving ornamental ironwork.
