The Mentor: Furniture and its Makers, Vol. 1, Num. 30, Serial No. 30 by Richards
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"The Mentor: Furniture and its Makers, Vol. 1, Num. 30, Serial No. 30" by Richards is a scholarly publication written during the early 20th century. This book serves as an informative exploration of the evolution of furniture design, focusing on influential makers from various historical periods, particularly during the Renaissance and the 18th century. It discusses the development of furniture styles and techniques, highlighting the transition from heavy, cumbersome pieces to lighter,
more elaborate designs reflective of changing tastes and artistic influences. The text delves into the contributions of notable furniture makers such as Charles André Boulle, Daniel Marot, Jean Henri Riesener, Thomas Chippendale, George Heppelwhite, and Thomas Sheraton. It outlines their backgrounds, distinctive styles, and impact on furniture design. The narratives cover the rich artistic movements that shaped furniture aesthetics, from the grandeur of Louis XIV to the elegance of Louis XVI and the simplicity favored by Sheraton. Throughout, the book emphasizes how social customs and historical circumstances influenced furniture styles, reflecting the cultural shifts of their respective times. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Richards, Charles R. (Charles Russell), 1865-1936 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Mentor: Furniture and its Makers, Vol. 1, Num. 30, Serial No. 30 |
| Contents | Furniture and its makers -- Old furniture -- Charles André Boulle and Daniel Marot -- J. Henri Riesener -- Thomas Chippendale -- Thomas Sheraton -- George Heppelwhite. |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 57.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | NK: Fine Arts: Decorative and Applied Arts, Decoration and Ornament |
| Subject | Furniture |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 49904 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-49904-8 |
| Release Date | Sep 7, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 323 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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