Project Gutenberg 2013-12-10 Public domain in the USA. 588 Williams, Leonard 1871 The Arts and Crafts of Older Spain, Volume 2 (of 3) E-text prepared by Chris Curnow, Jens Nordmann, Joseph Cooper, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) "The Arts and Crafts of Older Spain, Volume 2 (of 3)" by Leonard Williams is a historical account published in the early 20th century. This volume continues the exploration of Spain's artistic heritage, focusing on the intricate and diverse crafts and furniture from earlier periods in Spanish history, including influences from Roman, Moorish, and Gothic styles. It analyzes the evolution of various objects, such as furniture and pottery, detailing their significance and artistry. The opening of this volume delves into the history of Spanish furniture, examining its transitions from primitive Iberian styles to the luxurious pieces characterized by medieval and later influences. Williams notes the lack of preserved specimens from ancient times but draws upon literary references to illustrate how Roman and Moorish aesthetics melded into Spanish society. He describes furniture from various epochs, including richly decorated chests and beds, heightening the understanding of domestic life and social customs in Spain through the centuries. Through detailed descriptions and historical context, the author sets a compelling foundation for readers interested in the rich tapestry of Spain’s artistic legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/44392/44392-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 53.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Decorative arts -- Spain -- History NK Text Category: History - European Category: Art 457471 2025-09-18T04:19:28.109490 text/html 441055 2024-10-23T20:17:20 text/html 5521643 2025-09-18T04:19:36.016470 application/epub+zip 5527220 2025-09-18T04:19:29.844461 application/epub+zip 221909 2025-09-18T04:19:28.968474 application/epub+zip 5653797 2025-09-18T04:19:40.236414 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 5604617 2025-09-18T04:19:35.073454 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 302617 2022-09-20T08:47:28.278878 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 371421 2025-09-18T04:19:26.860509 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 351452 2024-10-23T20:17:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16154 2025-09-18T04:19:40.370410 application/rdf+xml 15828 2025-09-18T04:19:29.096460 image/jpeg 2159 2025-09-18T04:19:29.032473 image/jpeg 5325547 2025-09-18T04:19:28.358534 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 en.wikipedia