Search site: Advanced search   Categories Antique Prints Antique Maps Books Magazines Vintage Prints Modern Art Prints Local Victoria Artist Gustave Dore Art Prints Special Gift certificates Links Help Contact us Privacy statement Terms of Service & Conditions Vintage-Views Antique Prints and Maps :: Antique Prints :: Architectural :: Building Plans - Floor Plans :: TURKISH BATH IN BUDAPEST,BATH HOUSES,BUILDING PLANS,1894 Architectural Print,Floor Plans TURKISH BATH IN BUDAPEST,BATH HOUSES,BUILDING PLANS,1894 Architectural Print,Floor Plans   Click to enlarge INCLUDES THE BATH HOUSES: THE TEPIDERIUM IN POMPEII - TURKISH BATH IN BUDAPEST INCLUDES FLOORPLANS OF VARIOUS BATHHOUSES Public bathing has a long history. Although the ancient Greek men practiced nudity in the Gymnasium, it was not acceptable for the women to view the men naked nor for the women to participate in social nudity, even among themselves. Even the original, nude Olympic games were only attended by men. During the Ottoman Empire, public baths, inherited from Byzantium were widely used. The baths had both a religious and popular origin deriving from the Qur'an (ablution ritual) and the use of steamrooms by the Turks and the Mongols. CONDITION: Back to back Wood Engravings. German Text. As Scanned. Image is clear and sharp with beautiful depth and detail and in Good Condition. This beautiful print would look great matted and framed. An art supply store can provide you with a selection of frames for old art treasures. Wood engraving is, simply, the craft, or technique, of engraving, using the medium of wood. This was the earliest type of engraving. The original method — which is more precisely termed wood cutting, since it used a knife rather than engraving tools — was developed around 1400. The outlines of the design to be engraved were put down on a side of smooth-grained wood, and, usually with a knife, the excess surface of the wood block (all but the lines) would be cut away, a process called blocking. This left a set of raised wooden lines on the face of the block. In order make a print of this engraving, thick ink was applied to the raised design. This is known as a relief. Finally, a sheet of paper (or other material) was pressed firmly against the wood in order to assure that all the lines printed. This method led directly to the development of the printing press, and the 1453 introduction of a press using movable type by Johann Gutenberg. Details   SKU 0527270k6 Quantity in stock No items available Price: US$15.00 Options   Quantity SOLD     Your cart Cart is empty View cart Money Order, Check or PayPal Orders history You don't need to register to purchase items. However, registering will keep you informed of specials and your subjects of interest. Username Password Log in Register Recover password If Javascript is disabled in your browser click here

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