The Arts And Crafts Of Older Spain V2 (1908)

By Leonard Williams

Book Overview

""The Arts and Crafts of Older Spain"" is a two-volume book written by Leonard Williams and originally published in 1908. The book is a comprehensive study of the traditional arts and crafts of Spain, particularly those that were prevalent in the country during the medieval and Renaissance periods. Volume 2 of the book covers a wide range of topics related to Spanish arts and crafts, including architecture, sculpture, woodwork, metalwork, ceramics, textiles, and more. The book provides detailed descriptions and illustrations of various examples of these crafts, such as the Gothic cathedrals of Toledo and Burgos, the Mud�����jar decoration of the Alhambra, and the intricate ironwork of Seville. The author also provides historical and cultural context for each of these crafts, discussing the influences that shaped them and their significance in Spanish society. The book is richly illustrated with photographs and drawings, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the arts and crafts of Spain or the history of European art and design.In Three Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166058476
• ISBN13: 9781166058470
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 436 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"