Medieval Tile Designs - Couverture souple

Nichols, John Gough

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0486299473 ISBN 13 : 9780486299471

Editeur : Dover Publications Inc., 1997

Synopsis

Little remains of the decorative ceramic tiles that once paved the floors of medieval churches and cathedrals. Abraded by time and use, stolen by collectors, or covered by new flooring, these handsome ornamental paving stones (also known as "encaustic tiles") have become rarities. This practical, inexpensive, and comprehensive archive -- originally published in the mid-19th century -- has preserved many of those ancient designs for future generations. It represents an invaluable source of design inspiration for permission-free use by today's artists and craftspeople.
Adapted largely from tile motifs that once adorned English churches in Winchester, St. Cross, Romsey, and Warblington, 146 handsome images display a host of characteristically medieval patterns -- crosses, churches, fleur-de-lis, stylized plant forms, mythological creatures, stars, abstract and geometric figures, and other authentic elements.
These rich and evocative designs can be used to enhance a host of art and craft projects: wood burning, leathercraft, and stained glass work; fabric painting, ceramics, enameling, stenciling, or any other project calling for unique and powerful attention-getters.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Rich and immensely practical source of design inspiration for royalty-free use by artists and craftworkers. Includes 132 characteristic motifs: crosses, churches, fleur-de-lis, stylized plant forms, mythological creatures, stars, abstract and geometric figures, other authentic elements. Ideal for use in woodburning, leathercraft, stained glass work, fabric painting, ceramics, more. Reprint of J. B. Nichols and Son, London, 1845 edition.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Dover Publications Inc.
• Date d'édition: 1997
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0486299473
• ISBN 13: 9780486299471
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 60
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: Soc. Agr. La Raia Ss; http://www.la-raia.it; ; Strada Monterotondo, 79; Novi Ligure; 15067; Italie