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Title: Chats on Old Copper and Brass
Note: Reading ease score: 56.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "Chats on Old Copper and Brass" by Fred. W. Burgess is a detailed exploration of the history, artistry, and collecting of metal work, particularly copper and brass, written in the early 20th century. The book serves both as a guide for collectors and as a historical account of metalwork through various eras, focusing on the evolution of craftsmanship and the aesthetic significance of these materials. It likely seeks to inspire interest in the beauty and historical context of metal artifacts, appealing to collectors and enthusiasts alike. The opening of the work introduces readers to the allure of collecting metal artifacts, emphasizing the artistic and historical value of copper and brass pieces. Burgess discusses the significance of these metals throughout different periods, such as the Bronze Age, and highlights how collectors can trace the evolution of craftsmanship from ancient times to contemporary practices. He also mentions notable sources of copper and the various forms it has taken, setting the stage for a comprehensive examination of the objects and traditions associated with this enduring craft. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Burgess, Fred. W. (Frederick William), 1855-1945
EBook No.: 47040
Published: Oct 4, 2014
Downloads: 87
Language: English
Subject: Copperwork
Subject: Brasswork
Subject: Metal-work -- Collectors and collecting
Subject: Brasses
Subject: Copper
LoCC: Fine Arts: Decorative and Applied Arts, Decoration and Ornament
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Chats on Old Copper and Brass
Note: Reading ease score: 56.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Chris Jordan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Chats on Old Copper and Brass" by Fred. W. Burgess is a detailed exploration of the history, artistry, and collecting of metal work, particularly copper and brass, written in the early 20th century. The book serves both as a guide for collectors and as a historical account of metalwork through various eras, focusing on the evolution of craftsmanship and the aesthetic significance of these materials. It likely seeks to inspire interest in the beauty and historical context of metal artifacts, appealing to collectors and enthusiasts alike. The opening of the work introduces readers to the allure of collecting metal artifacts, emphasizing the artistic and historical value of copper and brass pieces. Burgess discusses the significance of these metals throughout different periods, such as the Bronze Age, and highlights how collectors can trace the evolution of craftsmanship from ancient times to contemporary practices. He also mentions notable sources of copper and the various forms it has taken, setting the stage for a comprehensive examination of the objects and traditions associated with this enduring craft. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Burgess, Fred. W. (Frederick William), 1855-1945
EBook No.: 47040
Published: Oct 4, 2014
Downloads: 87
Language: English
Subject: Copperwork
Subject: Brasswork
Subject: Metal-work -- Collectors and collecting
Subject: Brasses
Subject: Copper
LoCC: Fine Arts: Decorative and Applied Arts, Decoration and Ornament
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.