Metalworking Through History: An Encyclopedia
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- Synopsis
- Lopez, a metalsmith and educator, has compiled an encyclopedia that focuses on the processes, people, places, cultures, and materials of metalworking. While this reference does not provide instructions for metalworking techniques, it does give the reader enough information to appreciate the skills required to both acquire the raw materials and to transform them into useful or symbolic objects of art. Entries are followed by suggestions for further reading which may include books, Web sites, and journals. Entries also include bibliographies. A helpful timeline also is included. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
- Copyright:
- 2009
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 180 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9780313336546
- Publisher:
- Greenwood Publishing Group, Incorporated
- Date of Addition:
- 02/20/10
- Copyrighted By:
- Ann M. Lopez
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Technology
- Submitted By:
- 170
- Proofread By:
- 170
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
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