ENGLISH DECORATIVE PLASTERWORK OF T RENAISSANCE. By M. Jourdain. (B.
T. Batsford. net.)—The arrangement of this book seems altoge admirable ; it combines a lucid survey of the subject a wealth of detailed research which will be of inestini value to the serious student. During the early years of nineteenth century decorative plasterwork had fallen evil days, but the recent revival of interest in this cha form of interior decoration promises better things for future. This book should bring to the notice of both practical craftsman and the student of historical orna the finest examples, many hitherto unpublished, of " was essentially a native product. Not the least intend section of the book is the list of plasterers, largely con from original contemporary documents. The plates excellently chosen and reproduced, many having been ti specially for this work,
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