Enamelling: A Comparative Account of the Development and Practice of the Art (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Lewis F. Day

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331788802 ISBN 13: 9780331788808

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the long, colorful journey of enamel art from ancient to early modern times and discover how craftsmen across cultures shaped glass-like color into lasting metal wonders.

This comparative account explains techniques, materials, and the evolving taste that transformed enamel from simple decoration into a sophisticated art form.

The book guides readers through methods such as cloisonne and champleve, the role of translucent and opaque color, and the ways different regions influenced design and finish. It blends practical detail with historical context, helping you understand why enamel work varies from country to country and era to era.

• Clear explanations of key techniques like cloisonne, champleve, and basse taille
• Examples of how color, ground, and engraving create depth and glow
• Historic snapshots of enamel traditions in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia
• Connections between enameling practice and broader metalwork and jewelry

Ideal for readers of art history, decorative arts, and metalwork who want a solid, accessible overview of enamel’s development and practice.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331788802
• ISBN 13: 9780331788808
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 247