The artisans and guilds of France : beautiful craftsmanship through the centuries

Author(s)

• Icher, François
• Goodman, John, 1952 Sept. 19-

Bibliographic Information

The artisans and guilds of France : beautiful craftsmanship through the centuries

by François Icher ; translated from the French by John Goodman

Harry N. Abrams, 2000

English language edition / Julia Gaviria, editor

Note

Bibliography: p. 197

Includes index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Founded in the Middle Ages, the craftsmen's guilds of France oversaw the stonecutters, plasterers, woodworkers and other skilled artisans who built their country's great cathedrals, chateaux and other monuments. This book brings to life the history and traditions of these organizations.

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Details

• NCID: BA88479120
• ISBN:
  • 0810943905
• LCCN: 99068521
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Original Language Code: fre
• Place of Publication: New York
• Pages/Volumes: 200 p.
• Size: 32 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : HD6684
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Journey workers -- France -- Societies, etc. -- History
  • LCSH : Compagnonnages -- History
  • LCSH : Workmanship -- France -- History