Dover The Gargoyle Book 572 Examples from Gothic Architecture The Gargoyle Book 572 Examples from Gothic Architecture ISBN 0486447545
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Dispelling the conventional wisdom that French Gothic architectural flourishes were born of despair or gloom, this book reveals the whimsical nature of these creations and the ingenious artisans who made them. With 572 illustrations, it's an eye opening look at some of the rare instances of public satire and unbridled artistic freedom in the Middle Ages. Book specifications paperback, 224 pgs., 8 38 in. x 11 in. Publisher Dover, 2006.
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Rendering Real and Imagined Buildings dramatically and richly illustrates the latest in architectural computer modeling and rendering techniques. The book features designs ranging from ancient cities to futuristic landscapes and highlights 30 dramatic...
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40 plates of meticulously rendered designs replicate authentic ironwork projects that span some 600 years of metalcrafting. Patterns selected from English churches, chapels, tombs, castles, and other architectural sites depict 12th century hinges, 15th...
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Extremely pliable yet amazingly durable, metal offers infinite decorative options. Here are 1,000 prime examples of French metal masterworks, painstakingly reproduced from an extremely rare and valuable edition. From the everyday to the ornate, items...
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Spanning five centuries of magnificent ironwork designs by Italian masters, this superb archive encompasses both simple and elaborate ornamentation for doors, windows, gates, balconies, stairs, and other architectural features. A remarkable variety of...
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From an exceptional collection of outstanding examples of German ironwork comes this rich source of royalty free images for artists and craftspeople. More than 270 illustrations depict a wide range of magnificent ironwork from the city of Dusseldorf,...
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These royalty free motifs feature exquisite specimens of the sculptured ornaments from northern Europe's largest medieval cathedral. York Cathedral features soaring Gothic architecture and a vast interior, parts of which date back to the 13th century....
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