Chinese Wallpaper in Britain and Ireland
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| Rating | : | 4.19 (543 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1781300542 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 272 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-06-16 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
He was co-author (with Andrew Bush and Helen Clifford) of the catalogue Chinese Wallpaper in National Trust Houses (National Trust, 2014). Emile has lectured and published on many different aspects of chinoiserie in historic houses and gardens. . Emile de Bruijn studied Japanese and museology at the universities of L
This book provides an overview of some of the most significant Chinese wallpapers surviving in the British Isles. Sumptuously illustrated, it shows how these wallpapers became a staple ingredient of high-end interiors while always retaining a touch of the exotic. Chinese Wallpaper in Britain and Ireland will be a ground-breaking resource for both scholars and designers, as well as for anyone interested in historic interior decoration.. The book charts the stylistic development of Chinese wallpaper, allowing individual wallpapers to be more securely dated. Chinese wallpaper has been an important element of European interior decoration fo
. Emile has lectured and published on many different aspects of chinoiserie in historic houses and gardens. He worked in the Japanese and Chinese departments of the auctioneers Sotheby's in London before joining the National Trust, where he is now a member of the central collections management team. He was co-author (with Andrew Bush and Helen Clifford) of the catalogue Chinese Wallpaper in National Trust Houses (National Trust, 2014). About the Author Emile de Bruijn studied Japanese and museology at the universities of Leiden and Essex