Surprises of the silver age

Author

Cornforth, John

Document type

Article (journal)

Language

English

Source

Country life. 1989, Num. 10, Vol. 183, p. 124-129, 14 col. ill.

ISSN

0045-8856

Abstract (en)

Argues that more tapestry (17th and 18th c.) was used in the decoration of English houses in the 18th c. than is generally realized. Traces changing attitudes to designs, subjects and choice of settings.

Subject (en)

• General history of art -- 1400-1800 -- Decorative arts -- Textiles and costume
• Tapestry
• Use
• Interior decoration
• Great Britain
• 1700-1800
• Taste (aesthetics)
• Iconography

Subject (fr)

• Histoire générale de l'art -- 1400-1800 -- Arts décoratifs -- Textiles et costume
• Tapisserie
• Emploi
• Décoration intérieure
• Grande-Bretagne
• 1700-1800
• Goût (esthétique)
• Iconographie

Origin

DatabaseBHA (Inist-CNRS/GRI)

Identifier19910401-00450949

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