Project Gutenberg 2020-03-19 Public domain in the USA. 169 Saint-Aubin, Charles Germain de 1721 1786 St. Aubin, C. G. de (Charles Germain de) L'Art du brodeur Produced by Clarity, Hans Pieterse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "L'Art du Brodeur" by Charles Germain de Saint-Aubin is a detailed treatise on the art of embroidery written in the late 18th century. The work serves as both an instructional manual and a historical account, exploring the origins, techniques, and cultural significance of embroidery across various nations. It delves into the intersection of embroidery with luxury and craftsmanship, emphasizing its artistic and social roles. The opening of the book sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of embroidery, starting with its historical roots in ancient civilizations, particularly in Asia, and its evolution through Greek and Roman influence. The author discusses the various materials and techniques used in embroidery, highlighting the artistry involved in creating intricate designs and patterns. He emphasizes the importance of drawing and design as the foundation of embroidery, advocating for a blend of artistic knowledge and practical skill among both designers and embroiderers. This foundational context establishes the book as a rich resource for understanding the craft's evolution, technical processes, and aesthetic considerations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 71.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. fr Embroidery -- Early works to 1800 NK Text FR Nouveautés FR Illustrateurs FR Métiers et Artisanat Category: History - Other Category: Art Category: How To ... 239920 2025-07-24T11:41:11.539225 text/html 212287 2024-10-17T16:58:03 text/html 3265802 2025-07-24T11:41:17.446170 application/epub+zip 3263943 2025-07-24T11:41:12.753201 application/epub+zip 135324 2025-07-24T11:41:12.104188 application/epub+zip 3354762 2025-07-24T11:41:20.925146 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2446921 2025-07-24T11:41:16.572231 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 200084 2022-09-27T20:52:51.273431 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 191824 2025-07-24T11:41:10.663197 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 171887 2024-10-17T16:58:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17526 2025-07-24T11:41:21.099146 application/rdf+xml 29212 2025-07-24T11:41:12.198203 image/jpeg 3803 2025-07-24T11:41:12.151205 image/jpeg 3244765 2025-07-24T11:41:11.634191 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 fr.wikipedia