Masterpieces of Medieval Open Timber Roofs

Masterpieces of Medieval Open Timber Roofs

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Book Description
Full-page illustrations and construction details reveal a wealth of information on major roof styles of Medieval English churches, including the magnificent cover of Wymondham Church in Norfolk, in which projecting beams have been exquisitely carved into angels with expanding wings. More than 50 illustrations of 34 major and minor English cathedrals and churches are included, as is background information on the religious and secular concerns addressed by artisans. 11 line illustrations. 43 black-and-white plates.

Masterpieces of Medieval Open Timber Roofs,Raphael Brandon,J. Arthur Brandon,Dover Publications,0486443884,Architecture,Architecture, Medieval,Church architecture,Crafts & Hobbies,History - Specific Styles,Hobbies/Crafts,Public, Commercial, or Industrial Buildings,Roofs, Open-timbered,Woodwork - General,Crafts & Hobbies / Woodwork

Book Contents:

1. Nancy Crow: Work in Transition
2. Nature Style: Elegant Decorating with Leaves, Twigs & Stones
3. Navaho Weaving: Its Technic and History
4. On Weaving (Dover Craft Books)
5. Oriental Carpets in Miniature: Charted Designs for Needlepoint or What You Will
6. Paper Enchantment: Decoupage & Wrapping Papers
7. Potter Needlework Library, The: Embroidery (Potter Needlework Library)
8. Pottery on the wheel
9. Quilting with Strips and Strings (Dover Needlework Series)
10. Ribbons, Buttons & Beads : Projects for a Romantic Home

Book Contents

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