The Papered Wall (Paperback) - The History, Patterns and Techniques of Wallpaper

Informationen zum Autor Lesley Hoskins, former Secretary of the UK’s Wallpaper History Society,is currently Specialist Curator at MoDA (The Museum of DomesticDesign & Architecture, Middlesex University). Among her previousbooks are Living Rooms, The House Beautiful and Fiftiestyle . Klappentext Drawing on extensive new research, this book traces the history of wallpaper from its beginnings around 1500 to the latest products of technology. From hand-painted Chinese panels to those used in contemporary homes, this readable volume contains 350 beautiful illustrations, most in full-color. Includes a useful care guide. Index. Zusammenfassung An interantional history of wallpaper! from its origins to today's digital and laser printing. Includes a guide to care and conservation.

Product details

• Authors: Lesley Hoskins
• Assisted by: Hoskins Lesley (Editor)
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 12.09.2005
• EAN: 9780500285688
• ISBN: 978-0-500-28568-8
• No. of pages: 272
• Dimensions: 220 mm x 300 mm x 20 mm
• Weight: 1450 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Architecture; Tapete, Tapezieren, History: specific events & topics, HISTORY / General, History: specific events and topics, Interior design, decor and style guides, HOUSE & HOME / Decorating & Furnishings