Arts & Crafts Design
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.89 (747 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0879056991 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-05-23 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
this book is OK but you'll have to go to a website like "gutenberg. org" and search under the original title Dan Clark This paperback, a "reprint" of "Industrial Arts Design: A Textbook of Practical Methods" by Gibbs-Smith, omits the original title page (with the original title) and most importantly omits the three color plates which, therefore, makes the final three chapters rather worthless. The reprint publisher makes no mention of these omissions. Additionally, the reproductions of the plates which are photographs are *very* poorly done to the point that some of the t. "An Indispensable Resource!" according to Darrell Peart Furnituremaker. Varnum's book is an absolute must for the beginning designer. I recommended it in my book Greene & Greene: Design Elements for the WorkshopKindergarten Chats And Other Writings.There are many valid methods and formulas for unlocking the secrets of design, but their practical application can often be vague. This is where Varnum succeeds in a big way - his rules are simple and easy to apply in the real world. They lay down an essential foundation for the be. Range Girl said Arts& Crafts Restoration and Project Source. If you are restoring a Craftsman Bungalow home or furniture or are building new versions, and need DETAILS of "how they did it", then this book is a must.It is written to a hands-on audinece, for people interested in creating items with the distinctive Arts& Crafts design detail.Ceramics, jewelry, metal-smithing (copper) etc, are also covered in a very complete review of the Craftsman style esthetic. To the point of including color formulas for wood stain
Arts & Crafts Design is a practical guide to the creation of high-quality, high-style furnishings through the industrial arts.. Originally published in 1916 when the Arts & Crafts movement was in its heyday, this is a virtual textbook of materials, color, techniques, and designs
Small Surfaces in Clay and Metal Complete Summary of Rules Appendix Index . From the Inside Flap Contents Divisions of Industrial Arts Design The Primary Mass and Its Proportions Horizontal Major Divisions of the Primary Mass Vertical Major Divisions of the Primay Mass Appendages and the Rules Governing Them Enrichment of the Contours or Outlines of Designs in Wood Enrichment of the Contours or Outlines of Designs in Clay Enrichment of the Contours or Outlines of Designs in Base and Precious Metals Surface Enrichment of Small Primary Masses in Wood Surface Enrichment of Small Primary Masses in Wood (continued) Surface Enrichment with Minor Subdivisions of Large Primary Masses in Wood Surface Enrichment of Clay Surface Enrichment
The text was intended to be used for industrial arts courses in high school, colleges and universities, but has since transcended time and purpose.. William Harrison Varnum was an Assistant Professor of Drawing and Design at the University of Wisconsin in Madison when he wrote this book in 1916