Masterpieces of Italian Decorative Ironwork (Pictorial Archive Series)

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.