Guide for Drawing the Acanthus, and Every Description of Ornamental Foliage

Name: Guide for Drawing the Acanthus, and Every Description of Ornamental Foliage
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ISBN: 9781473328754

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English

Owen Press
19 May 2016

Drawing & drawings; Art techniques & principles; Theory of architecture; Architectural structure & design

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This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to drawing, carving, and etching flowers for ornamental purposes. With simple, step-by-step instructions and detailed diagrams, this volume is ideal for those without much experience who have a desire to learn how to create beautiful floral motifs using a number of mediums. Contents include: History and Rules for Drawing the Acanthus Mollis, Perpendicularly , Rules and Practice for Drawing Curvilinear Foliage, as Adapted to Running Scrolls and Cornthian Chapters , On Starting Points , On Grecian and Roman Ornament , On the Designing of Trophies , On Swords and Other Arms , et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on metal work.

By: I Page
Imprint: Owen Press
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 458g
ISBN: 9781473328754
ISBN 10: 1473328756
Pages: 360
Publication Date: 19 May 2016
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active