The Story
For centuries, stone carvers have enhanced buildings ranging from the Gothic cathedrals of Europe to the Beaux-Arts skyscrapers of New York. Steeped in tradition and skilled in an exacting craft, these master artisans have contributed much to some of the 20th century's most celebrated civic and religious monuments, but they have rarely received individual recognition for their work.
Format:HardcoverLanguage:EnglishISBN:1560988290ISBN13:9781560988298Release Date:January 1999Publisher:Smithsonian Books (DC)Length:188 PagesWeight:2.15 lbs.Dimensions:0.8" x 8.4" x 10.3"
Description
For centuries, stone carvers have enhanced buildings ranging from the Gothic cathedrals of Europe to the Beaux-Arts skyscrapers of New York. Steeped in tradition and skilled in an exacting craft, these master artisans have contributed much to some of the 20th century's most celebrated civic and religious monuments, but they have rarely received individual recognition for their work.
Format:HardcoverLanguage:EnglishISBN:1560988290ISBN13:9781560988298Release Date:January 1999Publisher:Smithsonian Books (DC)Length:188 PagesWeight:2.15 lbs.Dimensions:0.8" x 8.4" x 10.3"
