An Illustrated History of Interior Decoration - from Pompeii to Art Nouveau

An indispensable reference source for anyone with an interest in period styles of furniture and decoration, this renowned book comprises a complete survey of domestic interiors portrayed in art from the ancient world to the late 19th century. Available again after some years out of print, it presents a wonderfully rich collection of pictures of a type seldom reproduced anywhere. Around 400 paintings and watercolours from all over Europe, Russia and America record with faithful accuracy rooms of all periods and their contents: the furniture, fabrics, carpets, pictures and wall-coverings. A classic text goes beyond scholarly commentary to present a fascinating cultural history of man in relation to his domestic surroundings.

Product details

• Authors: Mario Praz, Praz Mario, William Weaver, Weaver William
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 26.07.1982
• EAN: 9780500233580
• ISBN: 978-0-500-23358-0
• No. of pages: 396
• Dimensions: 240 mm x 310 mm x 40 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Interior design, design; ARCHITECTURE / Interior Design / General, Professional interior design, ART / History / General, History of art / art & design styles, History of Art, Architecture: interior design