Arbor Vitæ: A Book on the Nature and Development of Imaginative Design for the Use of Teachers Handicraftsmen and Others (Classic Reprint)

Blount, Godfrey

ISBN 10: 1333162065 / ISBN 13: 9781333162061

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

256 pages. 9.02x5.98x0.54 inches. In Stock. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers __1333162065

Inhaltsangabe:

Discover the roots of imaginative design for teachers, craftsmen, and artists, with practical guidance you can apply today.

This volume explores how simple patterns, construction, and material shape great decorative work. It connects architecture, wood carving, and everyday objects to a broader creative purpose, insisting that beauty should serve function and economy. By looking at patterns, proportions, and the lessons of tradition, it offers a clear path from basic marks to meaningful ornament.

• How to read and adapt simple patterns for real-world crafts


• Why construction should come before ornament in design decisions


• Ways to avoid repetitive patterns and keep art lively


• Practical approaches to balancing practicality with imaginative decoration

Ideal for readers of craft history, design education, and hands-on makers seeking thoughtful, economical artistry in everyday objects.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Arbor Vitæ: A Book on the Nature and ...
Verlag: Forgotten Books
Erscheinungsdatum: 2018
Einband: Paperback
Zustand: Brand New