Isbn: 9781026076651 - wallpaper: its history, design, and use (5 resultados)

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Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - 'Wallpaper It's History, Design, and Use' offers an authoritative and detailed exploration of the evolution of wall coverings as a significant medium of decorative art. Phyllis Ackerman provides a thorough investigation into the origins and development of wallpaper, tracing its journey from early hand-painted designs to the industrial manufacturing processes of the early twentieth century. The work examines the aesthetic principles that govern effective pattern design, analyzing how different styles-ranging from traditional damasks and florals to more modern motifs-impact the character of an interior space. Ackerman discusses the historical context of various patterns, their cultural influences, and the technical challenges of color and printing. By detailing the role of wallpaper in historical and contemporary settings, the book illustrates how wall treatments have served as both a practical necessity and a primary element of architectural ornamentation. As a foundational text in the study of interior design, 'Wallpaper It's History, Design, and Use' remains a vital resource for designers, historians, and enthusiasts of domestic history. It underscores the importance of the decorative arts in shaping the atmosphere of the home, offering timeless insights into the balance of form, function, and artistic expression on the walls of our living environments.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. "Wallpaper It's History, Design, and Use" offers an authoritative and detailed exploration of the evolution of wall coverings as a significant medium of decorative art. Phyllis Ackerman provides a thorough investigation into the origins and development of wallpaper, tracing its journey from early hand-painted designs to the industrial manufacturing processes of the early twentieth century. The work examines the aesthetic principles that govern effective pattern design, analyzing how different styles-ranging from traditional damasks and florals to more modern motifs-impact the character of an interior space. Ackerman discusses the historical context of various patterns, their cultural influences, and the technical challenges of color and printing. By detailing the role of wallpaper in historical and contemporary settings, the book illustrates how wall treatments have served as both a practical necessity and a primary element of architectural ornamentation. As a foundational text in the study of interior design, "Wallpaper It's History, Design, and Use" remains a vital resource for designers, historians, and enthusiasts of domestic history. It underscores the importance of the decorative arts in shaping the atmosphere of the home, offering timeless insights into the balance of form, function, and artistic expression on the walls of our living environments.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…