The Paris Interior |
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| Author:
| Ypma, Herbert |
| ISBN: | 978-1-84091-166-4 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2001 |
| Publisher: | Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $39.95 |
Book Description:
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From the baroque grandeur of Versailles to
chinoiserie to modern-day fashions, trace the historical background, superb craftsmanship, obsessive attention to detail, and defining characteristics of Parisian design. Large, wonderfully glowing color photos focus on each decorative element: classic styles, historical fabrics, antiques, and intimate
objets trouves. Nothing escapes scrutiny. “Shows how interior decoration in Paris has evolved over three...
More DescriptionFrom the baroque grandeur of Versailles to chinoiserie to modern-day fashions, trace the historical background, superb craftsmanship, obsessive attention to detail, and defining characteristics of Parisian design. Large, wonderfully glowing color photos focus on each decorative element: classic styles, historical fabrics, antiques, and intimate objets trouves. Nothing escapes scrutiny. “Shows how interior decoration in Paris has evolved over three centuries. Replete with color photographs that detail the special features of the Paris interior, from chinoiserie to Art Deco.”—Library Journal.