The ABC of Styles (Temporis Collection): How to Know and Recognize Architecture and Furniture - Hardcover

Emile Bayard

 
9781844848805: The ABC of Styles (Temporis Collection): How to Know and Recognize Architecture and Furniture
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 1844848809 ISBN 13: 9781844848805
Publisher: e-Parkstone International, 2012

Synopsis

Ever wondered why your ceiling is shaped like the arches in a gothic cathedral? Or why your office building looks so different from its neighbouring counterparts? Universe of Style invites you to explore the many different architectural and decorative interior styles from their ancient origins to the 1940s. Take a journey through history to see how the French aristocracy styled their palaces and castles to the simple designs of the Dominican monastic churches during the middle ages. Often, political changes implicate a stylistic transformation. Thus, the different European styles were frequently named after a sovereign or a historical period (Renaissance style, Medieval style). Until the end of the nineteenth century, the stylistic mutations of the time were generally based on the tastes of the royalty. Stylistic expression was, therefore, an affirmation of power.

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About the Author

Emile Bayard was Inspector at the department of Fine Art. He has written many books about the different styles in history of Art.

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Publisher
e-Parkstone International
Publication date
2012
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1844848809
ISBN 13 
9781844848805
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
256