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Metalworking through History - An Encyclopedia (Hardcover)
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Metalworking Through History provides a comprehensive, historic
overview of the subject of metalworking while exploring it within
its cultural context. It is written from the perspective that the
crafting of objects in metal is a unique way of understanding a
particular time and culture. As a broad encyclopedia of
metalworking, it allows the reader to view the different societies
and periods that produced work in this medium as part of a global,
interrelated practice. Comprised of over sixty entries on relevant
time periods, cultures, makers and processes, the book is a
much-needed general reference text in the survey of this craft. The
subjects span all the major metalworking periods and peoples, from
the rituals of African iron smelting to the twentieth century
studio movement. Outstanding individual makers are highlighted to
give additional insight into the times at which they were active.
Furthermore, the materials and techniques used in the act of
metalworking are clearly explained in terms that are easily
understood by a practitioner with tacit knowledge of the medium.
Suggested further readings and cross-references allow for the
expansion of research and additional study. It is an excellent
first resource for understanding the concepts and terminology of
the ancient and pervasive craft of metalworking. Volume includes
eight pages of color plates, and black and white photos throughout.
Metalworking Through History provides a comprehensive, historic
overview of the subject of metalworking while exploring it within
its cultural context. It is written from the perspective that the
crafting of objects in metal is a unique way of understanding a
particular time and culture. As a broad encyclopedia of
metalworking, it allows the reader to view the different societies
and periods that produced work in this medium as part of a global,
interrelated practice. Comprised of over sixty entries on relevant
time periods, cultures, makers and processes, the book is a
much-needed general reference text in the survey of this craft. The
subjects span all the major metalworking periods and peoples, from
the rituals of African iron smelting to the twentieth century
studio movement. Outstanding individual makers are highlighted to
give additional insight into the times at which they were active.
Furthermore, the materials and techniques used in the act of
metalworking are clearly explained in terms that are easily
understood by a practitioner with tacit knowledge of the medium.
Suggested further readings and cross-references allow for the
expansion of research and additional study. It is an excellent
first resource for understanding the concepts and terminology of
the ancient and pervasive craft of metalworking. Volume includes
eight pages of color plates, and black and white photos throughout.
*Art Deco *Marianne Brandt *Chinese *Dark Ages *Enamel *Engraving
*Georg Jensen *Judaica *Metals and their Alloys *Native American
*Plating and Leaf *Renaissance *June Schwartz *Soldering *South
American *Samuel Yellin
General
Imprint: |
Greenwood Press
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
April 2009 |
First published: |
May 2009 |
Authors: |
Ana M. L'opez
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Dimensions: |
235 x 156 x 19mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
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Pages: |
208 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-313-33654-6 |
Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
History >
General
Books >
History >
General
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LSN: |
0-313-33654-7 |
Barcode: |
9780313336546 |
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