Treasury of Ironwork Designs

This practical archive brings together nearly 500 outstanding examples of the ironworker's art. The designs illustrated here date from the Middle Ages through the late 19th century, encompassing the ornate figuration of the Renaissance, the exuberant innovations of Baroque and Rococo artists, and the sinuous designs of 19th-century ironworkers inspired by the Art Nouveau aesthetic. Artists, architects, designers and craftspersons will all find this volume an ideal sourcebook of beautiful designs--all copyright-free--from a great tradition in the decorative arts. Paperback, 469 black-and-white line illustrations, 128 pages. Dover Publications. ISBN 486271269