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Marquetry

Marquetry (LIB7685)
LIB7685

Marquetry, by P. Ramond, Ed. Vial, 10 inches x 14 inches ( 25 cm x 35 cm ), hardcover book with 238 full color pages - Edition Anglaise

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Autor :Pierre Ramond
Herausgeber :Vial (2002)
Bindung :Hardcover w/jacket (238 full color pages) 10 inches x 14 inches
Sprache :English
ISBN :978-0-89236-685-9
EAN :9780892366859
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Beschreibung

This hardcover book with 238 full color pages presents the history of the marquetry art from its origin to nowadays, also called intarsi or inlay, which is the art of painting with wood.
The marqueter makes intricate pictures and geometric designs by cutting and fitting together thin pieces of colored wood, shell and other precious materials.
Marquetry distinguinshes the world's finest antique and contemporary furniture.
History of marquetry: from origins to the present day, on a technical level and works with characteristics of each era.
The marquetry workshop and its tools, the materials used and their implementation: the different types of wood, metal for Boulle marquetry, ivoiry, bone, mother of pearl, straw, hard stones and marble. The art of marquetry design is discussed from a practical angle.
The different techniques: the conventional method of wood marquetry "item by item" conical, collage, takeoff and restoration. Many detailed plans of tools and saws operated by hand, foot or motor.
The book is also illustrated with drawings (drawings and essences) and many photographs craftsmen at work, which describe the techniques used and the use of tools and machinery.
It also presents marquetry furniture and paintings due to the masters of the past and present in museums around the world, work of Boulle, Reisener, Vassilieffe, Gallé and others.
The book details, step-by-step procedures for new work and for restorations.

Contents:

  • History
  • The Marqueter's workshop
  • The Materials
  • Tools
  • Design
  • Preparation
  • Techniques
  • Geometric Marquetry

The English texts are written by Pierre Ramond.