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Empire

By DesChamps, Madeleine|von der Schulenberg, Fritz
Empire

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Authors: DesChamps, Madeleine|von der Schulenberg, Fritz
Copyright: 1994
Format: Hardcover
GTIN13: 9781558590328
ISBN10: 1558590323
Page Count: 256
Dimensions: 10.46x1.21x12.92
Publisher: Abbeville Press
Jacket Notes: Illustrated with a superb collection of images, including paintings, drawings, watercolors, and 150 full-color photographs of projects in England, France, Germany, Italy, Russia, Spain, Sweden, and the United States, author Madeleine Deschamps's gracefully written text discusses Empire interiors, decorative arts, architecture, gardens, painting, sculpture, music, literature, and lifestyle within the political and economic context that so strongly influenced the development and popularity of the style. Napoleon's political hegemony may have ended long ago, but the style he fostered has remained of enduring interest among architects and designers. Indeed, an important Empire revival has developed in recent years, making this comprehensive, compelling, and sumptuous volume indispensable to designers, architects, art historians, and anyone captivated by the extravagant and brilliant style of the Napoleonic Empire.

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Winner of a Grand Prix de La Fondation Napoleon. Illustrated with a superb collectio nof images, including paintings, drawings, watercolors, and 150 full-color photographs of projects in England, France, Germany, Italy, Russia, Spain, Sweden, and the United States, Madeleine Deschamp discusses Empire interiors, decorative arts, architecture, gardens, painting, sculpture, music, literature, and lifestyle within the political and economic context that so strongly influenced the development and popularity of the style. Notes, Selected Bibliography, Index. 256p. Missing dust jacket.

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This volume provides a significant general presentation of the French Empire style and its profound impact on Europe and America. Deschamps discusses Empire interiors, decorative arts, architecture, gardens, painting, sculpture, music, literature and lifestyle within the political and economic context.
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