Italian Renaissance Furniture (1921)

By Wilhelm von Bode and Mary E Herrick

Book Overview

Italian Renaissance Furniture is a book written by Wilhelm Von Bode and published in 1921. The book is a comprehensive guide to the furniture of the Italian Renaissance period, which was a time of great artistic and cultural achievement in Italy. The book covers the history and development of Italian Renaissance furniture, including its influences from ancient Roman and Greek styles, as well as its distinctive features and characteristics. The book includes detailed descriptions and illustrations of various types of furniture, such as chairs, tables, cabinets, and beds, as well as decorative elements like carvings and inlays. The book also explores the materials and techniques used in the creation of Italian Renaissance furniture, such as wood carving, gilding, and marquetry. Italian Renaissance Furniture is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of furniture design and the artistic achievements of the Italian Renaissance period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104870916
• ISBN13: 9781104870911
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.5" x 9.3"