The Decoration of Houses (CLASSICAL AMERICA SERIES IN ART AND ARCHITECTURE)

Codman, Ogden, Jr.,Wharton, Edith

ISBN 10: 0393038858 / ISBN 13: 9780393038859

Published by W W Norton & Co Inc, 1997

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Synopsis:

Leading novelist of her day, Edith Wharton collaborated with the renowned architect Ogden Codman, Jr., to create this remarkable book, now a classic in the decorative arts. First published in 1897, The Decoration of Houses was a complete manifesto for the architectural decoration of a "proper" residence in the classical tradition. It remains a timeless handbook today, addressing such issues as proportion, scale, harmony, symmetry, and such details as ornament, paneling, moldings, and fixtures. With over 100 photographs to illustrate the elegance and beauty of classical decor, this edition contains many new color photographs. The Decoration of Houses is both a historical treasure and a valuable practical guide. This edition has been completely redesigned with additional photographs and a handsome new jacket.

About the Author: Edith Wharton (born Edith Newbold Jones; January 24, 1862 - August 11, 1937) was a Pulitzer Prize-winning American novelist, short story writer, and designer. She was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1927, 1928 and 1930. Wharton combined her insider's view of America's privileged classes with a brilliant, natural wit to write humorous, incisive novels and short stories of social and psychological insight. She was well acquainted with many of her era's other literary and public figures, including Theodore Roosevelt.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Decoration of Houses (CLASSICAL AMERICA ...
Publisher: W W Norton & Co Inc
Publication Date: 1997
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good