Miller, Judith & Martin Compilers Decorative Arts : Style and Design from Classical to Contemporary , London: Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd, 2006.

Illustrated by 2500 Colour Photographs. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good +/Very Good +. 4to 1405312904 This superb celebration of design and craftsmanship explores the defining features of period styles from 1700 to the present day, with over 2,500 stunning full-colour photographs. THE COMPLETE GUIDE From Oriental porcelain and Huguenot silver to exquisite Art Deco glass and minimalist contemporary chairs, Decorative Arts covers the spectrum of decorative pieces, including furniture, ceramics, silverware, glass, objets de vertu, textiles, sculpture, clocks, and posters. Ideal for enthusiasts, collectors, and students, this is a comprehensive guide to the history and development of 300 years of style and design. EXPERTISE Judith Miller and her team of specialist contributors show you how to recognize the main decorative features of each period and identify the trends, new materials, and techniques that influenced style and design. Key forms are illustrated, with close-up photographs and expert analysis. There are profiles of major designers, workshops, and movements, and gallery pages with themed collections. Period interiors and iconic buildings help to set the development of style in context. (Book ref. 127367)  £29.00

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