Stone Masonry and the Making of a Monument: Processing and Working with Portland Stone

Synopsis

The Portland stone quarries on Portland Bill in Dorset have been one of the major sources of building and carving material for centuries, contributing to the character of many cities and towns in Britain. London in particular displays the qualities of the creamy white limestone to full advantage in period and modern architecture, in sculpture and in decorative carving of all kinds. It documents some of the methods of processing and carving stone and shows the preparation and cutting of letters and emblem relief carving for the Eagle Squadrons Memorial in Grosvenor Square, London.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 35 min. MASTER: Hi-band SP.

Year of production

1991

Availability

Sale; 1994 sale: £35.00 +VAT

Uses

Students of fine art; combined arts/technology courses.

Subjects

Architecture; Art

Keywords

art and craft techniques; sculpture; stonecarving

Credits

Producer

Michael Marriott

Distributor

Name

London Guildhall University

Phone

020 7320 1008

Fax

020 7320 1117

Address

Calcutta House
Old Castle Street
LONDON
E1 7NT

Notes

Contact: Sue Turner (4/97)