"Histoire De La Decoration D'Interieur" 1990 Praz, Mario

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PRAZ, Mario

[396] pp.

Thames & Hudson

1990

12 1/2" x 9 3/4"

"History of Interior Design" is a book … Read more PRAZ, Mario

[396] pp.

Thames & Hudson

1990

12 1/2" x 9 3/4"

"History of Interior Design" is a book written by Mario Praz. It explores the evolution of interior design throughout history, with a focus on European culture. The book is recognized for its blend of historical research, literary criticism, and aesthetic knowledge, and is often cited as a reference in the field.
"History of interior design" by Mario Praz
This book is a detailed analysis of how interiors have been arranged and decorated throughout the ages, mainly in Europe, but also in Russia and America. Mario Praz, professor of English literature at the University of Rome, examines aspects such as furniture, carpet patterns, hangings, lighting and room layout, drawing on paintings and watercolours often dating from the period 1770-1860. See less