Book Description

Trowel, Chisel & Brush: A Concise Manual of Architecture, Sculpture, and Painting, Ancient and Modern by Henry Grey is a compilation of his notes from several visits over the course of many years to "principal cathedrals and churches and other notable buildings, at home and abroad, and in making acquaintance with the art treasures in English and foreign museums and picture galleries." Grey's book is styled as a guidebook for individuals interested in historic and artistic tourist sites as well as piece of artwork found in public museums. His passion is evident in every line, making this text an essential reader's guide to all things fine art. This publication covers a wide range of fine art topics that Grey felt warranted additional exploration, including architecture, sculptures, and paintings. A lifelong learner, Grey believed that readers would share his excitement for fine arts and jump at the chance to learn and explore beside him. He dedicated his book to readers interested in the study of the fine arts and attempts to make it a summary of the works of the great masters who "from age to age, have been gifted with the wondrous power of imparting to inanimate matter impressions and ideas which not only charm the eyes and fascinate the sense, but in many instances appeal far more eloquently than language to the imagination and intellect..." Grey's deep passion for the fine arts flows through each page of Trowel, Chisel & Brush: A Concise Manual of Architecture, Sculpture, and Painting, Ancient and Modern. This is an interesting book for the reader who wants to know more about famous artwork and structures, the scholar interested in the history of fine arts, and art aficionados who want to know more about the artists who created some of the most famous works in the history of fine art. Let Grey transport you to another age with his excitement and enthusiasm for artistic treasures and incredible feats of human artistry and ingenuity. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.