An illustrated history of interior decoration : from Pompeii to art nouveau

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An illustrated history of interior decoration : from Pompeii to art nouveau

Mario Praz ; [translated by William Weaver]

Thames and Hudson, 1994, c1964

Other Title

La filosofia dell'arredamento

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Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This is a reference source for anyone with an interest in period styles of furniture and decoration, this book comprises a complete survey of domestic interiors portrayed in art from the ancient world to the late 19th century. A collection of pictures and watercolours from all over Europe, Russia and America record rooms of all periods and their contents; the furniture, fabrics, carpets, pictures and wall-coverings. This text presents a cultural history of man in relation to his domestic surroundings.

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  • NCID
    BA25373690
  • ISBN
    • 0500278156
  • LCCN
    94061063
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Original Language Code
    ita
  • Place of Publication
    London
  • Pages/Volumes
    388 p.
  • Size
    25 cm
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