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Item Details
Title:
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HERALDIC ART AND DESIGN
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By: |
Anthony Wood |
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Hardback |
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£24.95 |
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ISBN 10: |
0721914608 |
ISBN 13: |
9780721914602 |
Publisher: |
SHAW & SONS LTD |
Pages: |
200 |
Description: |
This work guides the reader through all aspects of heraldic art, explaining the terminology and historical background. As well as describing the various techniques and the use of materials, it offers advice on the important role played by design to heraldic art. |
Synopsis: |
Anthony Wood is one of the country's foremost professional calligraphers, illuminators and heraldic artists and he has applied his vast experience to the compilation of this comprehensive book. A former college lecturer specializing in these subjects, he takes the reader through all aspects of heraldic art, explaining the terminology and historical background as well as describing the various techniques and the use of materials. Design is a vital element of heraldic art and much advice is given on acceptable and appropriate components of achievements of arms. The book is illustrated throughout with many black and white and colour examples of the author's work. |
Illustrations: |
16pp colour illustrations, bibliography |
Publication: |
UK |
Imprint: |
Shaw & Sons Ltd |
Returns: |
Non-returnable |
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