A taste for the exotic : Orientalist interiors
Gaillard, Emmanuelle2011
Book
In the 18th and 19th centuries, architects and decorative artists were constantly seeking new sources of inspiration to satisfy the demands of their rich patrons. While some revisited the canons of the classical world, others began to turn their eyes towards the East, and the 'Oriental' became a byword for spectacle and sensuality. The result was a wave of creative expression that encompassed everything from the smallest objets d'art to entire buildings. This sumptuously produced book explores the enduring allure of Orientalist decor and introduces the princes and aristocrats, artists and poets who commissioned these opulent interiors. Packed with images of beautiful decorative objects, extravagant interiors, sumptuous fabrics and ornate furniture, this book will transport the reader to another time and place.
Main title:
A taste for the exotic : Orientalist interiors / Emmanuelle Gaillard ; Marc Walter ; [translated by Barbara Mellor].
Imprint:
London : Thames & Hudson, 2011.
Collation:
240 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 33 cm.
Notes:
Originally published: Un certain gout pour l'Orient : XVIIIe et XIXe siecles. [Paris] : Editions Citadelles & Mazenod, 2010.Includes bibliographic references and index.Translated from the French.
ISBN:
9780500515976
Dewey class:
747.09409033747.094
Language:
EnglishFrench
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BRN:
11286
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Syme Carlton | -Home and Lifestyle | HOME 747.094 GAIL | Available |