Gruber, Alain et al: The History of Decorative Arts. Classicism and the Baroque in Europe. New York: Abbeville Press, 1996. 496pp with 477 colour and 252 monochrome illustrations. Cloth. 31x25cms. Devoted to the period 1630-1760, this volume of the series 'The History of Decorative Arts' identifies five of the major ornamental motifs of the era: the auricular style, acanthus, arabesques, chinoiserie and rocaille - and depicts their varied applications in all art forms. With glossary, bibliography, index.
Devoted to the period 1630-1760, this volume of the series 'The History of Decorative Arts' identifies five of the major ornamental motifs of the era: the auricular style, acanthus, arabesques, chinoiserie and rocaille - and depicts their varied applications in all art forms. With glossary, bibliography, index. Text in English