Project Gutenberg 2012-05-20 Public domain in the USA. 421 Hawley, W. A. (Walter Augustus) 1863 1920 Hawley, Walter Augustus Hawley, Walter A. Oriental Rugs, Antique and Modern Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Oriental Rugs, Antique and Modern" by W. A. Hawley is a detailed guide on the art and craftsmanship of Oriental rugs, written in the early 20th century. This work explores both antique and modern examples of rugs from various regions, particularly focusing on the weaving traditions of countries like Persia, Asia Minor, and Central Asia. The book not only serves as a resource for collectors and enthusiasts but also aims to enhance the appreciation of Oriental rugs as significant works of art. The opening of the text establishes a context for the increased interest in Oriental rugs since the early 1900s, highlighting their artistic value and the high prices some have commanded at auctions. Hawley discusses the essential elements of rug production, including weaving techniques and dyes, while also delving into the historical significance of the carpets. He emphasizes the differences in artistic expression between Eastern and Western cultures and articulates the need for a cultivated appreciation of the subtleties inherent in these woven masterpieces. Through this opening, readers are invited to understand the depth and complexity of Oriental rugs, setting the stage for further exploration in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/39740/39740-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 66.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Rugs, Oriental NK Text Browsing: Art & Photography Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Category: Art 1082551 2025-06-16T08:09:54.051149 text/html 1074919 2012-05-20T04:29:24 text/html 7753429 2025-06-16T08:10:19.164045 application/epub+zip 7768031 2025-06-16T08:10:00.307166 application/epub+zip 389907 2025-06-16T08:09:57.023146 application/epub+zip 8075154 2025-06-16T08:10:29.114979 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 8002558 2025-06-16T08:10:14.621049 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 645061 2022-09-18T08:15:16.098868 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 827679 2025-06-16T08:09:50.552173 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 827411 2023-11-29T04:05:53 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16128 2025-06-16T08:10:29.326004 application/rdf+xml 14631 2025-06-16T08:09:57.296150 image/jpeg 2145 2025-06-16T08:09:57.161162 image/jpeg 7156844 2025-06-16T08:09:54.439164 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog