Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2012-05-20 Public domain in the USA. 113 Hawley, W. A. (Walter Augustus) 1863 1920 Hawley, Walter Augustus Hawley, Walter A. Oriental Rugs, Antique and Modern Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Oriental Rugs, Antique and Modern" by W. A. Hawley is a detailed guide on the art and craftsmanship of Oriental rugs, written in the early 20th century. This work explores both antique and modern examples of rugs from various regions, particularly focusing on the weaving traditions of countries like Persia, Asia Minor, and Central Asia. The book not only serves as a resource for collectors and enthusiasts but also aims to enhance the appreciation of Oriental rugs as significant works of art. The opening of the text establishes a context for the increased interest in Oriental rugs since the early 1900s, highlighting their artistic value and the high prices some have commanded at auctions. Hawley discusses the essential elements of rug production, including weaving techniques and dyes, while also delving into the historical significance of the carpets. He emphasizes the differences in artistic expression between Eastern and Western cultures and articulates the need for a cultivated appreciation of the subtleties inherent in these woven masterpieces. Through this opening, readers are invited to understand the depth and complexity of Oriental rugs, setting the stage for further exploration in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/39740/39740-h/images/cover.jpg en Rugs, Oriental NK Text Browsing: Art & Photography Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society 1082543 1081774 2024-09-16T16:01:14.608981 2023-09-17T10:17:25.989731 text/html text/html 1074919 2012-05-20T04:29:24 text/html 7756438 2024-09-16T16:01:38.490337 application/epub+zip 7771231 2024-09-16T16:01:20.158963 application/epub+zip 391840 2024-09-16T16:01:17.128979 application/epub+zip 8076376 2024-09-16T16:01:48.417330 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 8002570 2024-09-16T16:01:34.364370 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 645061 2022-09-18T08:15:16.098868 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 827679 2024-09-16T16:01:10.738994 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 827411 2023-11-29T04:05:53 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15239 2024-09-16T16:01:48.609293 application/rdf+xml 14631 2024-09-16T16:01:17.381980 image/jpeg 2145 2024-09-16T16:01:17.257951 image/jpeg 7159160 2024-09-16T16:01:14.963989 application/octet-stream application/zip