Enamelling: A Comparative Account of the Development and Practice of the Art (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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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
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the story of the artistry and craftsmanship behind enamelling, an art form equally rich in its history as it is in its colours. Beginning with a brief discussion of ancient enamel-like techniques and artefacts, the author traces the emergence of enamelling in the Byzantine era and the progression of the craft through the Gothic period into the modern era. The book introduces the techniques and terminologies of enamelling, from cloisonnĂ and champlevĂ to basse taille and painted enamels. The author goes on to explore the use of vitreous colour in the hands of goldsmiths and jewellers, from the delicate and intricate work of the Middle Ages to the bold and colourful enamels of the Renaissance and Baroque periods, culminating in an examination of how the art form was revived and reinterpreted in the 19th century. Blending historical and technical insights, this book offers a comprehensive and accessible guide to the development of enamel as both a decorative art and a form of painting in its own right. 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. Seller Inventory # 9781330796818_0
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