The Decoration Of Houses

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Essential guide to turn-of-the-century interior design.

This book is perfect for anyone interested in the history and art of interior decoration. Edith Wharton, an acclaimed writer, and Ogden Codman, a renowned architect, provide a comprehensive exploration of turn-of-the-century interior design, from historical traditions to contemporary styles. With its beautiful illustrations and insightful commentary, this book is both informative and visually appealing. It offers a timeless understanding of the art of decoration, making it a must-read for design enthusiasts and history buffs alike.

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The Decoration Of Houses

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ISBN: 9780847829163
Publisher: Rizzoli
Date of Publication: 2007-03-27
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Personal Development, Art, History
Related Topics: Design, Art History, Architecture
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Edith Wharton's The Decoration of Houses is an invaluable reference, one of the classic works on interior decoration, and a testament to the enduring style of one of America's greatest writers. Written in collaboration with celebrated American architect Ogden Codman, Jr., Wharton's first book is a comprehensive look at the history and character of turn-of-the-century interior design, moving from historical traditions to the distinctive styles of contemporary taste. Published in association with the Mount Press, this beautiful hardcover facsimile is carefully reproduced from the first edition published in 1897 and includes all 56 original plates-illustrating furniture, moldings, and interior styles of the 19th-century-and features décollage edges as well as a new introduction from renowned scholar Richard Guy Wilson. The Mount is a magnificent estate Edith Wharton designed and built in 1902 as a writer's retreat in the beautiful Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts.
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Essential guide to turn-of-the-century interior design.

This book is perfect for anyone interested in the history and art of interior decoration. Edith Wharton, an acclaimed writer, and Ogden Codman, a renowned architect, provide a comprehensive exploration of turn-of-the-century interior design, from historical traditions to contemporary styles. With its beautiful illustrations and insightful commentary, this book is both informative and visually appealing. It offers a timeless understanding of the art of decoration, making it a must-read for design enthusiasts and history buffs alike.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.