This antique text contains a comprehensive treatise on the furniture of the ancient Greeks, Etruscans, and Romans, with a particular focus on their beds and couches. Complete with a wealth of fascinating information and detailed photographs and illustrations, this text is a must-read for anyone with an interest in ancient furniture and constitutes a great addition to collections of such literature. The chapters of this book include: Ancient Sources ¿ Literary ¿ Monumental; Chronological Survey of Forms; Materials, Technique, and Centers of Manufacture; Interlaced Fillings of Couch Frames; Furnishings ¿ Mattresses, Pillows, Valances, and Draperies; Style; Discussion of Plates; and Table of Greek and Latin Terms. We are proud to republish this antiquarian book now complete with a new introduction on the history of furniture.
| Autorius: | Caroline L. Ransom |
| Leidėjas: | Patterson Press |
| Išleidimo metai: | 2010 |
| Knygos puslapių skaičius: | 184 |
| ISBN-10: | 1445531410 |
| ISBN-13: | 9781445531410 |
| Formatas: | Knyga minkštu viršeliu |
| Kalba: | Anglų |
| Žanras: | Antique or vintage furniture / furniture collecting |
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