Carl Larsson (1853-1919), and his wife, Karin, a textile designer, revolutionized interior design and established a style that continues to attract a worldwide following. Combining period furniture and objects with modern color and design, their home was meticulously recorded by Carl in a series of beautiful watercolours that celebrated their idyllic family life.
A Victoria and Albert Museum Publication Unmatched in its breadth of coverage, with over 1,000 stunning illustrations, this important new book tells the story of British design and decorative arts over four centuries. From the time of Henry VII through the reign of Queen Victoria, British designers soared in influence, creating a rich diversity of furniture, textiles, silver, metalwork, and porcelains as well as painting, sculpture, prints, and drawings. Divided into sections on the Tudor and Stuart, Georgian, and Victorian periods-and treating style, taste, fashion, and innovation in each-this book accompanies the opening of the Victoria and Albert Museum's refurbished British Galleries. History buffs, interior designers, and anyone with an affinity for the decorative arts will find this an invaluable resource. 1,080 illustrations in full color, 480 pages, 93/4 x 111/4"
This book is about one of the geatest and most influential architects and designers of the 19th century. Schinkel designed many of the great buildings of his native Germany; his architecture still dominates Berlin.