Furniture is far too often taken for granted, despite the fact that we are surrounded by it daily. However, designers and artists throughout the world have been inspired by its history, beauty, and creativity. This second edition of a classic encyclopedia offers a detailed examination of artistic and cultural trends of the past and present by looking at how furniture affected the time in which it was made. The book is updated through to the twentieth century and includes an introduction, bibliography, and index in addition ...
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Furniture is far too often taken for granted, despite the fact that we are surrounded by it daily. However, designers and artists throughout the world have been inspired by its history, beauty, and creativity. This second edition of a classic encyclopedia offers a detailed examination of artistic and cultural trends of the past and present by looking at how furniture affected the time in which it was made. The book is updated through to the twentieth century and includes an introduction, bibliography, and index in addition to black and white illustrations. Two appendixes also provide tips on shopping for the best bargains, determining fakes and reproductions, handling professional dealers, and a comprehensive list of public collections of fine furniture in the US. In a comprehensive listing of entries from "Aalto, Hugo Alvar Henrik" to "Zui Weng Yi," Boyce illuminates readers about furniture styles, construction details, terminology, furniture designers, and design movements throughout history and throughout the world. Styles covered include European-inspired classical, baroque, pop, rococo, and modernist. This extensive guide will be helpful for furniture enthusiasts, historians, and those interested in redecorating their homes.
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New. 0816042292. *** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request ***-*** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT-BRAND NEW, FLAWLESS COPY, NEVER OPENED--378 pages--REVIEW: "Library Journal Designed to be the comprehensive reference tool in the field, this ambitious work includes stylistic forms, construction and materials, and designers and manufacturers, throughout the world, from ancient to post-modern times. To do this in more than 2000 entries in only 331 pages precludes any in-depth treatment, but the volume is a very useful dictionary for ready reference. Each entry provides a definition or identification, dates and pertinent material, and appropriate cross-references. The care with which the work was prepared is evident in small details, e. G., Chinese entry titles are given in Pinyin transcription and then in Wade-Giles when they differ. The marginal line drawings are clear and simple. An attractive, easily handled reference book of this quality, at this price, is a rarity. Recommended for all subject collections. Paula Frosch, Metropolitan Museum of Art Lib., New York."--with a bonus offer--; 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall.
