A comprehensive guide to the history and development of style and design from 1700 to the present day, from No.1 antiques and collectables expert Judith Miller.
From priceless Oriental porcelain and Huguenot silver to exquisite Art Deco glass and minimalist contemporary chairs, explore the entire spectrum of decorative pieces including furniture, ceramics, silverware, glass, textiles, sculpture, clocks, and posters through the centuries.
Discover how to identify the key features and motifs, materials and techniques that influenced design and their significance. Uncover the stories behind the key designers and craftsmen, and the movements they represent. Over 3,000 beautiful items reveal the style and beauty of furnishings and objects used to decorate interiors through the centuries.
- ISBN10 013208130X
- ISBN13 9780132081306
- Publish Date 30 October 2007 (first published 1 October 2006)
- Publish Status Out of Stock
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Prentice Hall
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 76
- Language English