Marquetry, (An International Craft Classic) - Hardcover

Ramond, Pierre

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0942391195 ISBN 13: 9780942391190

Publisher: The Taunton Press, 1989

Synopsis

For centuries the art of marquetry has been centered in Paris, where the tradition has been transmitted only within workshops concentrated in the Faubourg Saint-Antoine. The outside world, therefore, has had very limited knowledge of the techniques used by the masters of this art.

The publication of this English-language edition of La Marquetrie gives amateurs, art historians, creative woodworkers, and conservators access to an invaluable body of knowledge of the techniques of marquetry, covering the history of the craft as well as explanations of how a marqueter's studio is organized and the materials, instruments, drawing, preparation, and procedures used in the craft. It combines a thorough explanation of the craft techniques with detailed analysis of period examples, thereby giving readers a better understanding of marquetry pieces and new insights into shop practices. The book is an invaluable resource both for the art historian and the practicing craftsperson.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About this title

About the Author:

Pierre Ramond practiced the art of marquetry for many years in the foremost studio of Paris before turning his energy to educating others in the craft.

Language Notes:

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: French

About this edition

• Publisher: The Taunton Press
• Publication date: 1989
• ISBN 10: 0942391195
• ISBN 13: 9780942391190
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 240