The scope of this Companion extends over all the main fields of decorative craftsmanship--as well as a number of minor and specialized ones. It includes prehistoric crafts, crafts like leather-working and ceramics that have arisen more recently, and specialized crafts, such as toys and embroidery. There are also entries on important craftsmen and schools and surveys of specific cultures and periods. All the articles are written by expert contributors and the text is illustrated throughout with photographs and line drawings.
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The scope of this Companion extends over all the main fields of decorative craftsmanship--as well as a number of minor and specialized ones. It includes prehistoric crafts, crafts like leather-working and ceramics that have arisen more recently, and specialized crafts, such as toys and embroidery. There are also entries on important craftsmen and schools and surveys of specific cultures and periods. All the articles are written by expert contributors and the text is illustrated throughout with photographs and line drawings.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Damaged cover. The cover of is slightly damaged for instance a torn or bent corner. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages.
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As New. 0192818635. *** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request ***-*** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT-AS NEW, THE TEXT BLOCK IS PRISTINE, CLEAN, UNMARKED, AND IN EXCELLENT CONDITION--879 pages. Description: "The scope of this 'Companion' extends over all the main fields of decorative craftsmanship--as well as a number of minor and specialized ones. It includes prehistoric crafts, crafts like leather-working and ceramics that have arisen more recently, and specialized crafts, such as toys and embroidery. There are also entries on important craftsmen and schools and surveys of specific cultures and periods. All the articles are written by expert contributors and the text is illustrated throughout with photographs and line drawings."--with a bonus offer--
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Good. Ex-Library. Trade Paperback. Printed in double column. xiv, 865pp, text-ills, . Pp819/20, 821/22, and 823/24 creased at the lower edge with tears (no loss of text). Library stamps on page edges, by the lower edge of the title page (no text affected), pocket and bar code on the otherwise blank verso of the last page of the index. Paperback with protective plastic cover. Upper front corner creased. The Companion includes major crafts whose origin goes back to prehistoric times, such as leather-working, ceramics, textiles, costume, wood-working, glass-working, and metal-working; crafts which have arisen since the dawn of history such as bell-founding, paper-making and clock-making; and specialised or luxury crafts such as arms and armour, jewellery, toys and embroidery.