The Inspiration of the Past: Country House Taste in the Twentieth Century
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| Rating | : | 4.46 (816 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0670801801 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 233 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-01-27 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
In recent years the country house has had an influence on taste and fashion in decoration in both Great Britain and North America. The twentieth century has seen an extraordinacy blossoming of enthusiasm for country houses, and, while on the one hand it has been a period of destruction and dispersal, it has also been a period of restoration, decoration and preservation as well as new building. The principal figure in the book is John Fowler, the interior decorator, who died in 1977. From the early twentieth-century enthusiasm for the interiors of medieval and Tudor houses such as Lytes Cary, Westwood and Cothay, followe
Outclassing all alternatives This is a book for the serious historian of design or architecture -- while the many photographs are all oustanding, and, in particular, the photos from Country Life are truly some of the most extraordinary interior photos of the 20th century [notwithstanding the complaints of the prior reviewer] --- this is not in the least a coffee . Reference Book Quality A well-known designer mentioned this book in a magazine interview and so I ordered it. It is a textbook of wisdom with copious photographs, mostly old, and lots of discussions of techniques and Reference Book Quality JANICE RAUZIN A well-known designer mentioned this book in a magazine interview and so I ordered it. It is a textbook of wisdom with copious photographs, mostly old, and lots of discussions of techniques and 4 chapters on John Fowler's work. This was a library copy, condition just OK, but it does not matter. A great resource for traditionalists. Ma. chapters on John Fowler's work. This was a library copy, condition just OK, but it does not matter. A great resource for traditionalists. Ma
The British "country house" includes palaces, castles and vast structures with many lofty rooms, unlike any dwelling in America. As Fowler intended, his interior decoration is "well behaved yet free from too many rules." His rooms bespeak graciousness and "a logical compromise between comfort and appearance." Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc. From Publishers Weekly Cornforth's long career on the staff of England's Country Life and his membership in the National Trust give him an appropriate background for his elegant, impressive discourse on the extremely stately homes depicted in this volume. . Concentrating on aspects of interior design, the author pays tribute to the late John Fowler, whose charming and beautiful furnishings delight the eye. Splendid color and black