Enameling: A Comparative Account Of The Development And Practice Of The Art (1907)

Enameling: A Comparative Account Of The Development And Practice Of The Art is a book written by Lewis Foreman Day and originally published in 1907. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history and techniques of enameling, a decorative art form that involves fusing glass to metal surfaces. Day explores the origins of enameling in ancient civilizations such as Egypt and Greece, and traces its development through the Middle Ages and Renaissance to the present day. He discusses the various types of enameling, including cloisonn�����, champlev�����, and plique-������-jour, and provides detailed instructions for their execution.The book also includes numerous illustrations and photographs of enameling techniques and finished pieces, as well as examples of enameling from various cultures and time periods. Day's writing is clear and informative, making the book an excellent resource for artists, historians, and collectors interested in the art of enameling.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.