Pargeting, by Tim Buxbaum. 32 Pages. Softbound. Pargeting is an art that dates back many centuries that deals with the decorations of plastered and rendered finishes on the outside of a building. It varies considerably with technique, ranging from simple geometric patterns scratched into the wet plaster of rural cottages to elaborate ornament constructed on street fronts. There has been a revival of interest in pargeting, and this book is all about this ancient art. It features informative sections on its origins, designs, later developments, repair, etc. and contains numerous detailed black and white photos of beautiful examples. If you are interested in architecture, art, or the ways of yore, then this is the book for you. $8.95 (BK-0982)
