Project Gutenberg 2013-12-10 Public domain in the USA. 920 Williams, Leonard 1871 The Arts and Crafts of Older Spain, Volume 2 (of 3) Reading ease score: 53.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. E-text prepared by Chris Curnow, Jens Nordmann, Joseph Cooper, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) "The Arts and Crafts of Older Spain, Volume 2 (of 3)" by Leonard Williams is a historical account published in the early 20th century. This volume continues the exploration of Spain's artistic heritage, focusing on the intricate and diverse crafts and furniture from earlier periods in Spanish history, including influences from Roman, Moorish, and Gothic styles. It analyzes the evolution of various objects, such as furniture and pottery, detailing their significance and artistry. The opening of this volume delves into the history of Spanish furniture, examining its transitions from primitive Iberian styles to the luxurious pieces characterized by medieval and later influences. Williams notes the lack of preserved specimens from ancient times but draws upon literary references to illustrate how Roman and Moorish aesthetics melded into Spanish society. He describes furniture from various epochs, including richly decorated chests and beds, heightening the understanding of domestic life and social customs in Spain through the centuries. Through detailed descriptions and historical context, the author sets a compelling foundation for readers interested in the rich tapestry of Spain’s artistic legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/44392/44392-h/images/cover.jpg en Decorative arts -- Spain -- History NK Text Browsing: Art & Photography Browsing: History - General 457348 457208 2024-11-18T14:14:41.386361 2023-09-19T10:12:40.200575 text/html text/html 460748 2013-12-10T14:51:07 text/html 5315290 2013-12-10T15:13:37 text/html application/zip 5521564 2024-11-18T14:14:50.056323 application/epub+zip 5527159 2024-11-18T14:14:43.245330 application/epub+zip 221880 2024-11-18T14:14:42.287321 application/epub+zip 5653757 2024-11-18T14:14:54.779286 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 5604611 2024-11-18T14:14:49.022323 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 302617 2022-09-20T08:47:28.278878 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 371508 371389 2024-10-18T14:51:55.560769 2023-09-19T10:12:38.789615 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 370345 2013-12-10T14:33:19 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 142511 2013-12-10T14:33:19 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 370383 2013-12-10T14:33:19 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 141879 2013-12-10T14:33:19 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 21062 2024-11-18T14:14:54.923291 application/rdf+xml 15828 2024-11-18T14:14:42.434337 image/jpeg 2159 2024-11-18T14:14:42.358321 image/jpeg 5325510 2024-11-18T14:14:41.637371 application/octet-stream application/zip 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