American Furniture 1650-1850 - A Brief Background and an Illustrated History

Anglický jazyk

American Furniture 1650-1850 - A Brief Background and an Illustrated History

Vydavateľstvo: Kosta Press
Rok vydania: 2011
Formát: Paperback
Rozmer: 216 x 140 mm
Jazyk: Anglický jazyk
ISBN: 9781447435631

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O knihe

Contained within this antique text is a detailed treatise on American furniture from 1650-1850. Each historical style mentioned in this comprehensive catalogue is accompanied by a brief history, interesting facts and attributes, and detailed illustrations and pictures. A wonderful guide sure to be of considerable value to those with an interest in the history of American furniture, this text is not to be missed and constitutes a great addition to collections of such literature. The chapters of this book include: The End of Medievalism, 1650-1700; The Baroque Phase, - 1700-1750; Triumph of the Rococo, 1750-1780; The Inspiration of Classical Antiquity, 1780-1810; The Course of Empire, 1810-1850; and Conclusion. This text has been elected for modern republication due to its educational value, and we are proud to republish it now complete with a new introduction on the history of furniture.