Miniature Rooms: The Thorne Rooms at the Art Institute of Chicago
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| Rating | : | 4.62 (547 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0896594076 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 168 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-07-19 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Each room in this book is reproduced in color.. They have fascinating models that recreate 68 European and American interiors from the 16th to 20th century. There has been generations of visitors to The Art Institute of Chicago that have been entranced by the Thorne Miniature Rooms. Painstakingly constructed to a one inch to one foot. James Ward Thorne, who carefully were researched with every detail. They had a master craftsmen execute the pieces to her exacting specifications. These rooms were conceived by Ms
Highly recommended! M.E. Wilson If you've ever visited the Art Institute and wished that you could spend more time enjoying the Thorne Rooms, this book is a way for you to visit them as often as you would like."Miniature Rooms" begins with a brief history of Mrs. Thorne and how the rooms came to be. The rest of the book is a complete catalog of the Rooms, divided into two sections - the European rooms and the American rooms. Every room is beautifully photographed from at least two angles, using the existing lighting in the rooms so that each has the same realistic quality enjoyed in the Institute. Along with each photograph is a description of t. "Absolutely captivating!!" according to Amazon Customer. I had not heard anything about the Thorne rooms before, so when I received this book as a gift, I became completely enthralled with the images that were captured. As an avid lover of historic preservation and the decorative arts, I really appreciate how Mrs. Thorne captured the different historical eras in the fashion and furnishings of each room. It is truly amazing how detailed each room is. If you love historic preservation and/or miniatures, then this book is a must see and read!. Five Stars Amazon Customer Nice book