Four Walls Adorned - Interior Decoration 14851820

Originally published in 1952, this book, profusely illustrated, describes the various styles of wall decoration that have been used in England from the time of Henry VII up to the reign of Queen Victoria. The houses illustrated are mainly the smaller English houses where economics of various sorts have been a greater factor in their original decoration than the actual fashions of the time. The ingenuity with which such contemporary fashion has been adapted to the smaller home makes a fascinating study. All forms of contemporary design are discussed: from the single panel and post partition wall of the late 15th century to the fascinating imitation of Classic and Oriental design in the 18th. The book closes with the Industrial Revolution when printed wall papers were manufactured for the millions and the craftsman was no longer required in the smaller home.

List of contents

1.Early Tudor 1485-1558 2. Late Tudor 1558-1603 3. Early Stuart 1603-1660 4. Late Stuart 1660-1714 5. Early Georgian 1714-1760 6. George III 1760-1820.

About the author

Iris Brooke (1905-1981) was a British artist, book illustrator and author who was an expert in the history of costume.

Summary

Originally published in 1952, this book, profusely illustrated, describes the various styles of wall decoration that have been used in England from the time of Henry VII up to the reign of Queen Victoria. The houses illustrated are mainly the smaller English houses.

Product details

• Authors: Iris Brooke, Brooke Iris
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.11.2024
• EAN: 9781032914688
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3291468-8
• No. of pages: 126
• Series: Routledge Revivals
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Middle Ages; ARCHITECTURE / Interior Design / General, Professional interior design, HISTORY / Social History, Decorative arts, Social & cultural history, DESIGN / Decorative Arts, c 1000 CE to c 1500, Social and cultural history, Early history: c 500 to c 1450/1500, Early modern history: c 1450/1500 to c 1700, Architecture: interior design, 16th century, c 1500 to c 1599, c 1500 to c 1600, Later 15th century c 1450 to c 1499, history interior design;window design;pannelling;stonework