A Concise History Of Interior Decoration
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Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears. Page Condition: Yellowed. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Intact. No stickers or labels visible.
A landmark reference in the history of design, A Concise History of Interior Decoration by George Savage presents a sweeping survey of decorative styles and interior aesthetics from antiquity through to the modern era. Published as part of the prestigious World of Art Library series, the work traces the evolution of furniture, furnishings, and spatial design across European civilisations with authoritative clarity. Savage chronicles the defining stylistic movements — from the grandeur of Baroque and Rococo to the restrained elegance of Neoclassicism — illustrating how interiors both reflected and shaped the cultures that produced them. Drawing on a wealth of historical examples and visual evidence, the text argues that interior decoration is as much a cultural document as it is an aesthetic practice. Scholarly yet accessible, this volume remains an indispensable guide for students, collectors, and enthusiasts of design history alike.
Author: George Savage
Format: Hardback
Published: 1966, Thames and Hudson
Genre: Interior design
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears. Page Condition: Yellowed. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Intact. No stickers or labels visible.
A landmark reference in the history of design, A Concise History of Interior Decoration by George Savage presents a sweeping survey of decorative styles and interior aesthetics from antiquity through to the modern era. Published as part of the prestigious World of Art Library series, the work traces the evolution of furniture, furnishings, and spatial design across European civilisations with authoritative clarity. Savage chronicles the defining stylistic movements — from the grandeur of Baroque and Rococo to the restrained elegance of Neoclassicism — illustrating how interiors both reflected and shaped the cultures that produced them. Drawing on a wealth of historical examples and visual evidence, the text argues that interior decoration is as much a cultural document as it is an aesthetic practice. Scholarly yet accessible, this volume remains an indispensable guide for students, collectors, and enthusiasts of design history alike.