Masterpieces of Italian Decorative Ironwork

Spanning 5 centuries of magnificent ironwork designs by Italian masters, this superb archive encompasses both simple and elaborate ornamentation for doors, windows, gates, balconies, stairs, and other architectural features. A remarkable variety of motifs are depicted -- from gracefully executed florals and foliated elements to striking portrayals of mythical beasts. 172 black-and-white illustrations.Pedrini, Augusto is the author of 'Masterpieces of Italian Decorative Ironwork' with ISBN 9780486443829 and ISBN 0486443825.