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An Illustrated History of Interior Decoration: from Pompeii to Art Nouveau
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The appeal of this extraordinary book lies This prize book on the subject of domestic in its decoration...enchantingly informs us rapt obsession with the details about the evolution of taste of the and comfort. —Art & domestic interior, Auction
The pictures find their place in a complete survey of domestic—and some more palatial—interiors portrayed in art from the ancient world to the late nineteenth century, and including works by Vermeer, Hogarth, Durer, Degas, and Vuillard. The text goes beyond scholarly commentary to present an evolving picture of men and women in relation to domestic surroundings, full of human interest, wit, and wide-ranging cultural references.
The appeal of this extraordinary book lies
This prize book on the subject of domestic in its decoration...enchantingly informs us rapt obsession with the details about the evolution of taste of the and comfort. —Art & domestic interior, Auction
borne out in a wonderfully rich collection of pictures. These charming paintings and watercolors, mostly dating from 1770 to 1860 and coming from all over Europe, Russia, and America, record with faithful accuracy the shape of a room, the pattern of a carpet, the furniture, pictures, fabrics, and wall coverings, the hang of the curtains and the fall of the light they admit.The pictures find their place in a complete survey of domestic—and some more palatial—interiors portrayed in art from the ancient world to the late nineteenth century, and including works by Vermeer, Hogarth, Durer, Degas, and Vuillard. The text goes beyond scholarly commentary to present an evolving picture of men and women in relation to domestic surroundings, full of human interest, wit, and wide-ranging cultural references.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #737608 in Books
- Published on: 1981-01-01
- Original language: Italian
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Hardcover
- 396 pages
Editorial Reviews
From Library Journal
Illustrated is an understatement; Praz uses 400 pieces of art to present his 1982 history of furniture and decorations from olden days to modern times. An unusual but interesting history of the subject.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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A legend...a richness of literary and cultural detail.
A lush, captivating book, overflowing with sumptuous illustrations.
A most wondrous treasure trove....The entertaining and scholarly...its interest is almost inexhaustible.
Delightful yet erudite...perhaps the most charming lesson on interiors ever written.
Illustrated is an understatement; Praz uses 400 pieces of art to present his 1982 history of furniture and decorations from olden days to modern times. An unusual but interesting history of the subject.
The true subject is not interior decoration but ruminations and memories, the visions and fancies, prompted by paintings of interiors.
A legend...a richness of literary and cultural detail. -- Vogue
A lush, captivating book, overflowing with sumptuous illustrations. -- Chicago Tribune
A most wondrous treasure trove....The professor's comments and narrative are entertaining and scholarly...its interest is almost inexhaustible. -- House & Garden
Delightful yet erudite...perhaps the most charming lesson on interiors ever written. -- Washington Post
The true subject is not interior decoration but ruminations and memories, the visions and fancies, prompted by paintings of interiors. -- New York Review of Books
Language Notes
Text: English, Italian (translation)
Customer Reviews
This is The Premier Book on Interior Decoration!
If you want to get an excellent idea about the history of the domestic interior, this is the book for you. Every type of dwelling is to be found, with exquisite detail. From the very simple, to the palatial, one finds great delight in these wonderful watercolors. Culled from the domestic interiors of Europe, the Continent, Russia and America, these historic records give the reader an extrodinary glimpse into the past. It is an accurate record of the most minute details, from the floors to the paintings on the walls. Scholarly enough for students of Interior Design? Yes; but why should they have all the fun?
