Treasury of Ironwork Designs

The designs illustrated here date from the Middle Ages through the late 19th century, encompassing the ornate figuration of the Renaissance, the exuberant innovations of Baroque and Rococo artists, and the sinuous designs of the 19th-century iron workers inspired by the Art Nouveau aesthetic. Artists, architects, designers and craftspersons will all find this volume an ideal source book of beautiful designs - all copyright free - from a great tradition in the decorative arts.