Time, Taste And Furniture
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: John Gloag
Binding: Hardback
Published: THE RICHARDS PRESS, 1949
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
John Gloag's Time, Taste And Furniture presents a comprehensive historical account of furniture design, tracing its development across various eras and cultures. This authoritative volume illustrates how societal shifts and aesthetic preferences have shaped the objects we use daily, from ancient forms to modern innovations. Gloag's meticulous research uncovers the intricate relationship between craftsmanship, utility, and the prevailing artistic movements of each period. The narrative chronicles the evolution of styles, offering a discerning perspective on the enduring impact of design on human environments. This essential text provides a rich understanding of the forces that have continually redefined domestic and public spaces through their furnishings.
Author: John Gloag
Binding: Hardback
Published: THE RICHARDS PRESS, 1949
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
John Gloag's Time, Taste And Furniture presents a comprehensive historical account of furniture design, tracing its development across various eras and cultures. This authoritative volume illustrates how societal shifts and aesthetic preferences have shaped the objects we use daily, from ancient forms to modern innovations. Gloag's meticulous research uncovers the intricate relationship between craftsmanship, utility, and the prevailing artistic movements of each period. The narrative chronicles the evolution of styles, offering a discerning perspective on the enduring impact of design on human environments. This essential text provides a rich understanding of the forces that have continually redefined domestic and public spaces through their furnishings.