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  • A Manual of Historic Ornament

    Enriched edition. Treating upon the evolution, tradition, and development of architecture and other applied arts. Prepared for the use of students and craftsmen

    by Richard Glazier, Everett Carson ...
    In "A Manual of Historic Ornament," Richard Glazier meticulously catalogues the evolution of ornamental design throughout various historical periods, presenting a rich tapestry of artistic styles from classical antiquity to the contemporary era. The book's literary style is characterized by a clear, didactic approach that seamlessly integrates visual analysis with a comprehensive narrative. ... Read more

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  • A Manual of Historic Ornament

    Treating upon the evolution, tradition, and development of architecture and other applied arts. Prepared for the use of students and craftsmen

    by Richard Glazier ...
    In "A Manual of Historic Ornament," Richard Glazier meticulously compiles a comprehensive examination of decorative arts across various historical periods and cultural contexts. The book is characterized by its scholarly approach, featuring detailed illustrations and analyses of ornamentation styles that span from ancient civilizations to the Renaissance. Glazier's literary style is both ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • A Manual of Historic Ornament

    by Richard Glazier ...
    Series series Dover Fine Art, History of Art
    Exceptionally comprehensive, easy-to-use guide surveys the evolution of historic ornament in architecture and the applied arts — from primitive ornaments of Oceania, Egypt, and Assyria to a Gothic doorway in Amiens, the tomb of Lorenzo de Medici, and a classic early-19th-century sofa by Thomas Hope. Over 700 black-and-white illustrations. 16 plates of photographs. ... Read more

    $12.99 CAD

  • Audiobook

    Short Story Collection Vol. 073 (Unabridged)

    by et al. Ambrose Bierce ...
    Narrated by Lottie Garza, Eileen Glazier, Richard Dibenedetto ...

    Unabridged

    4 hours 53 min

    Prepare to be captivated by a literary tapestry woven with the finest threads of imagination and wit. Short Story Collection Vol. 073 (Unabridged) is a treasure trove of tales that will transport you to realms of wonder, intrigue, and the unexpected. From the macabre musings of Ambrose Bierce to the whimsical adventures of O. Henry, this anthology showcases the boundless creativity of literary ... Read more

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  • Elements Of Interior Design And Decoration

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  • A Text-Book of the History of Architecture

    by A. D. F. Hamlin ...
    First published in 1895. According to Wikipedia: "Alfred Dwight Foster Hamlin, A.M., L.H.D. (1855-09-05–1926) was an American architect, born at Istanbul, Turkey as the son of Cyrus Hamlin. He graduated at Amherst in 1875, studied architecture at Boston and Paris, and afterward began teaching architecture at Columbia in its School of Engineering. He was director in 1903-12. While he was the ... Read more

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    An Archaeological Guide

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  • Sculpture

    Techniques, Styles, Instruments, and Practice

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    Series series Britannica's Practical Guide to the Arts
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  • The Grammar of Ornament

    A Visual Reference of Form and Colour in Architecture and the Decorative Arts - The complete and unabridged full-color edition

    by Owen Jones ...
    A complete and unabridged full-color edition of the classic sourcebook on ornamental designFirst published in 1856, The Grammar of Ornament remains a design classic. Its inspiration came from pioneering British architect and designer Owen Jones (1809–1874), who produced a comprehensive design treatise for the machine age, lavishly illustrated in vivid chromolithographic color. Jones made detailed ... Read more

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  • History of Architecture

    by A. D. F. Hamlin ...
    A history of architecture is a record of man’s efforts to build beautifully. The erection of structures devoid of beauty is mere building, a trade and not an art. Edifices in which strength and stability alone are sought, and in designing which only utilitarian considerations have been followed, are properly works of engineering. Only when the idea of beauty is added to that of use does a ... Read more

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