Lighting in the Domestic Interior: Renaissance to Art Nouveau
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| Rating | : | 4.62 (615 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0856673978 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This survey of historical lighting is profusely illustrated with 837 figures in color and black-and-white, of which 519 are from auction catalogues with most of the remaining 318 from contemporary paintings, drawings, and engravings.
ocean side said excellent survey of interior lighting. Excellent survey of historic lighting, just as the title promises. Hundreds of illustration make it a joy to peruse, and learn about the technological and decorative evolution of lighting, up to the Art Nouveau period. Focused on the decorative aspect rather than technology, as for most of the covered period electricity wasn't yet used.. "This was a disappointment as it does not give good information on lighting" according to Kevin Stone. This was a disappointment as it does not give good information on lighting. I wish I could find a definitive book on antique lighting.