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100 1 _aLethaby, W. R.
_q(William Richard),
_d1857-1931
245 1 0 _aLeadwork, Old and Ornamental and for the most part English
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2013-01-05
505 0 _aOf material and craftsmanship -- An historical sketch -- Of lead coverings to buildings -- Of leaded spires and turrets -- Of domes -- Of roofs -- Of lead coffins -- Of fonts -- Of inscriptions, etc. -- Of the decoration of lead -- Of lead ornamentation of other materials -- Of decorative objects -- Of lead glazing -- Of lead statues -- Of lead fountains -- Of vases and gate piers -- Of finials and crestings -- Of cisterns, etc. -- Of gutters -- Of pipes and pipe heads.
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Rosanna Murphy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Leadwork, Old and Ornamental and for the most part English" by W. R. Lethaby is a scholarly exploration of the art and craft of leadwork, written in the late 19th century. This treatise delves into the historical use, techniques, and aesthetic possibilities of lead as a material for various decorative and functional applications in architecture and art. The book is particularly focused on English leadwork from the Middle Ages to Lethaby’s contemporary time, highlighting both its beauty and artistry. The opening of the book establishes the context and purpose of the work, emphasizing the often-underappreciated nature of lead despite its exceptional artistry and adaptability. Lethaby reflects on the craft of plumbing as a noble art form, distinct from other materials like stone and wood. He intends to illustrate not only the historical significance of leadwork but also to inspire contemporary craftsmen to rekindle an appreciation for lead as a medium. Through a study of past works, Lethaby suggests that while replication of ancient designs is impossible, a new understanding can lead to innovative practices in leadworking for the benefit of future artisans. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLeadwork
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41544
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