| Author |
Halfer, Josef, -1916 |
| Translator |
Dieck, Herman |
| Uniform Title |
Die Fortschritte der Marmorierkunst. English
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| Title |
The Progress of the Marbling Art, from Technical Scientific Principles
With a Supplement on the Decoration of Book Edges
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Walt Farrell, fh and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"The Progress of the Marbling Art from Technical Scientific Principles" by Josef Halfer is a specialized scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the intricate art of marbling, focusing on both its practical applications and underlying chemical principles. It aims to provide insights into the preparation of marbling colors, the role of different sizes, and the methods employed in the process, catering to both novices and experienced practitioners. The opening of this work includes a detailed preface in which Halfer establishes the significance of color in industrial arts, specifically in bookbinding. He expresses his ambition to address the technical challenges faced by craftsmen in marbling and highlights the extensive research he undertook to understand the chemistry of colors used in this art form. Through example and experiment, Halfer outlines how various materials, such as ox-gall and carrageen moss, contribute to successful marbling techniques, while also emphasizing the importance of consistent size and color preparation for achieving beautiful outcomes. He intends for his book to serve as both a theoretical guide and a practical manual, hoping to bridge the gap between scientific principles and craftsmanship in the marbling art. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
Z: Bibliography, Library science
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| Subject |
Marbling (Bookbinding)
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| Subject |
Marbled papers
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
41241 |
| Release Date |
Oct 30, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Oct 28, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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