Neoclassical (Architecture & Design Library)
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| Rating | : | 4.66 (814 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1567994342 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 96 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Illustrated with gorgeous photographs and filled with wonderful suggestions for using classical architectural details, furniture, fabrics, and accessories, this volume captures the exquisite Neoclassical style while making it easy to recreate the look in your home.. Neoclassical offers a modern, livable, approach to this venerable style. "The elegant, beautiful buildings and statuary of ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt have inspired architects and and interior designers for centuries
Five Stars Marc I love Neo-classic design. Great price for this book.. Sara said Good profile of practical Neoclassical decorating. I have come to be a lover of Neoclassical art and architecture and asked for this book as an X-mas gift for decorating ideas. It has excellent photos with tips ranging from the formal to the casual, the decadent to the simplistic. It shows exterior housing designs as well as interior furnishings (bathrooms, dining areas, couches, kitchens, etc). If you are looking for a book strictly on the history of Neoclassicism, go elsewhere. But, if you are looking for a compilation of decorati. "Great decorating ideas" according to A Customer. This book contains many pictures and gives great ideas for decorating. As of Feb 7, 1999, I don't know why Amazon says it is not published yet. I bought mine at Home Depot Expo.
Create an arched, columned room entryway; add a trompe l'oeil frieze in paint or wallpaper; swag a subtly striped fabric over a side table; stencil a Greek key design; install some dentil crown molding; or choose from among the vast array of attractive contemporary furnishings patterned after the classical style. "Like fashion's little black dress," says this informative guide, "Neoclassicism is ever in style." The idea-filled text and lovely photographs of striking modern interpretations of neoclassical design serve as t