The Art of Technology

Stevens, Harm. a.o., 1995 Amsterdam, softcover , 72 pages, illustrated. A richly illustrated selection of Dutch naval ship models from the Rijksmuseum, showing how these highly detailed models combine craftsmanship, art and shipbuilding technology. Harm Stevens discusses the historical context, function and construction of the models from the seventeenth to the nineteenth century, highlighting their value for both maritime history and the history of technology. ISBN 9789066111141 In very good condition