Frederick Hamilton Jackson

Mural Painting Frederick Hamilton Jackson

The illustrations are cxctUGX it. Scotsman. The illustrations, which are particularly numerous, and, as a rule, well produced, afford additional illumination to a subject of much interest. Publishers Circular. A complete and comprehensive study of a fascinating handicraft at various stages of its history. The historic part is excellently treated, and practical hints are not lacking. Many and excellent illustrations. St. James sG azette. ... Will appeal to a wider circle than the actual worker, for it gives an interesting glimpse of a certain phase of Italian life at the Renaissance. .. . W ell written, and admirably illustrated. Ga za . I tis a highly valuable series. School Government Chronicle. The work is a most complete one, and deals with the subject from every point of view; whil6 the illustrations and workshop receipts add immensely to its value. I rish Times. We have already referred to the wealth of historical matter of vast interest to those not only fond of the craft itself, but of the memory of the great masters in it which Mr. Jackson has got together in this small compass. The Builder. An admirable and exhaustive work. .. . S tands unique as an authority upon the subject with which it deals. The House. No more practical volume of theD esigner sand Craftsman sH andbooks than the unit contributed by Mr. F. H. Jackson. It may help to revive and inform a branch of art decoration which has always languished in this country, besides affording numerous designs from the best period, the idea of which can be extended, varied, and applied almost indefinitely in any material and on any surface. The Bookseller. SANDS CO.
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