2006, ISBN: 9780670038015

Norway 1972. The historical overview explains the various phases of trade pottery from South East Asia. Trade pottery was initially used as an exchange measure between China and the Sou… Mehr…

Norway 1972. The historical overview explains the various phases of trade pottery from South East Asia. Trade pottery was initially used as an exchange measure between China and the South East Asian countries and then later on, in European markets. This exhibition of ceramic pieces is wide-ranging and fascinating. The artistic taste of these pieces reflects technical skill and decorative virtuosity., Norwegian/ English summary, Year1972, Illust. B/W42, Illust. Color2, ISBN , Code 2507. Softbound, In Pristine Condition, Cat. of exh. Pages 40, Size 9 1/2Óx 7 1/2Ó, Norway 1972, New York : Viking, 2006. First Edition. An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dw, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new.; 8vo 8"" - 9"" tall; 464 pages; Description: xxxii, 464 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. Subjects: Wood --Woodwork --History --Building, Wooden. Summary: A superbly entertaining, wide-ranging investigation of wood through history, culture, art, and science We build our houses with it, burn it for warmth, carve it for beauty, sail in it, sit on it, play with it, and fight with it, yet how much do we really understand about the history and culture of wood? In this rich and fascinating book, Harvey Green examines how wood in all its variety of form and function has contributed to an extraordinary range of human endeavors. Wood reveals the history and culture of a substance that has been a central part of human life throughout the world for thousands of years. From the prized whorls of bird's-eye maple to the oak and pine that made navies and empires, from the breathtaking stave churches of Norway to the enduring popularity of the Windsor chair, from the magic of turning to the grace of a Chinese chair, and from the botany of the baseball bat to the stunning carving of Native Americans of the northwest coast, Wood decodes how a seemingly common material has come to signal class, status, and authenticity. Using the historian's craft and the woodworker's hand, Green has fashioned an authoritative book sure to interest all who love this amazing material, appreciate its history, and care about its future.., New York : Viking, 2006<

2006, ISBN: 9780670038015

New York : Viking, 2006. First Edition. Hardback. An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dw, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean a… Mehr…

New York : Viking, 2006. First Edition. Hardback. An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dw, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new.; 8vo 8"" - 9"" tall; 464 pages; Description: xxxii, 464 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. Subjects: Wood --Woodwork --History --Building, Wooden. Summary: A superbly entertaining, wide-ranging investigation of wood through history, culture, art, and science We build our houses with it, burn it for warmth, carve it for beauty, sail in it, sit on it, play with it, and fight with it, yet how much do we really understand about the history and culture of wood? In this rich and fascinating book, Harvey Green examines how wood in all its variety of form and function has contributed to an extraordinary range of human endeavors. Wood reveals the history and culture of a substance that has been a central part of human life throughout the world for thousands of years. From the prized whorls of bird's-eye maple to the oak and pine that made navies and empires, from the breathtaking stave churches of Norway to the enduring popularity of the Windsor chair, from the magic of turning to the grace of a Chinese chair, and from the botany of the baseball bat to the stunning carving of Native Americans of the northwest coast, Wood decodes how a seemingly common material has come to signal class, status, and authenticity. Using the historian's craft and the woodworker's hand, Green has fashioned an authoritative book sure to interest all who love this amazing material, appreciate its history, and care about its future., New York : Viking, 2006, 0<

2006, ISBN: 9780670038015

New York : Viking, 2006. First Edition. An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dw, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especia… Mehr…

New York : Viking, 2006. First Edition. An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dw, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new.; 8vo 8"" - 9"" tall; 464 pages; Description: xxxii, 464 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. Subjects: Wood --Woodwork --History --Building, Wooden. Summary: A superbly entertaining, wide-ranging investigation of wood through history, culture, art, and science We build our houses with it, burn it for warmth, carve it for beauty, sail in it, sit on it, play with it, and fight with it, yet how much do we really understand about the history and culture of wood? In this rich and fascinating book, Harvey Green examines how wood in all its variety of form and function has contributed to an extraordinary range of human endeavors. Wood reveals the history and culture of a substance that has been a central part of human life throughout the world for thousands of years. From the prized whorls of bird's-eye maple to the oak and pine that made navies and empires, from the breathtaking stave churches of Norway to the enduring popularity of the Windsor chair, from the magic of turning to the grace of a Chinese chair, and from the botany of the baseball bat to the stunning carving of Native Americans of the northwest coast, Wood decodes how a seemingly common material has come to signal class, status, and authenticity. Using the historian's craft and the woodworker's hand, Green has fashioned an authoritative book sure to interest all who love this amazing material, appreciate its history, and care about its future.., New York : Viking, 2006<

ISBN: 9780670038015

A superbly entertaining, wide-ranging investigation of wood through history, culture, art, and science We build our houses with it, burn it for warmth, carve it for beauty, sail in it, s… Mehr…

A superbly entertaining, wide-ranging investigation of wood through history, culture, art, and science We build our houses with it, burn it for warmth, carve it for beauty, sail in it, sit on it, play with it, and fight with itayet how much do we really understand about the history and culture of wood? In this rich and fascinating book, Harvey Green examines how wood in all its variety of form and function has contributed to an extraordinary range of human endeavors. "Wood" reveals the history and culture of a substance that has been a central part of human life throughout the world for thousands of years. From the prized whorls of birdas-eye maple to the oak and pine that made navies and empires, from the breathtaking stave churches of Norway to the enduring popularity of the Windsor chair, from the magic of turning to the grace of a Chinese chair, and from the botany of the baseball bat to the stunning carving of Native Americans of the northwest coast, "Wood" decodes how a seemingly common material has come to signal class, status, and authenticity. Using the historianas craft and the woodworkeras hand, Green has fashioned an authoritative book sure to interest all who love this amazing material, appreciate its history, and care about its future. Media > Book, [PU: Viking Press]<

2006, ISBN: 0670038016

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[EAN: 9780670038015], [PU: Viking Penguin, New York], (DECORATIVE ARTS) , WOODWORKING, House & Home|Woodworking, Jacket, Viking Penguin, New York, 2006. First printing. xxxii,464 pages. I… Mehr…

[EAN: 9780670038015], [PU: Viking Penguin, New York], (DECORATIVE ARTS) , WOODWORKING, House & Home|Woodworking, Jacket, Viking Penguin, New York, 2006. First printing. xxxii,464 pages. Illustrated. 9 x 6", hardcover, dj. ISBN 0670038016. Fine/fine.<