9781332118793 - The Decoration of Leather: From the French of Georges De Récy (Classic Reprint) de Nathan, Maude (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is an accessible guide to the historical art of leather decoration. It provides practical guidance on a range of traditional techniques used by master craftsmen and artists throughout history. Through detailed explanations and illustrative examples, the author presents different methods of working and embellishing leather, including engraving, carving and modelling, and stamping, as well as offering insight into the application of punches, stencils, and dyes. The book places this art form within a historical context, discussing its evolution and the various styles and techniques employed in different periods. Touching on its significance as a medium for bookbinding, furniture, and other decorative applications, the author highlights the beauty and sophistication of this often-overlooked craft. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.