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Title: Ancient and Modern Furniture and Woodwork
Note: Reading ease score: 57.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "Ancient and Modern Furniture and Woodwork" by John Hungerford Pollen is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work serves as a comprehensive examination of furniture and woodwork from various ancient civilizations, including Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and Byzantine styles, as well as detailing the evolution of these crafts throughout the ages. The book is intended for readers with an interest in art history, particularly those who seek to understand the cultural and societal influences on furniture design. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the significance of old furniture far beyond its aesthetic appeal, emphasizing its historical and cultural importance. It discusses the collections at the South Kensington Museum, highlighting specific items such as chests, chairs, and utensils, which serve as tangible connections to the lifestyles and tastes of past ages. The author outlines the challenges in preserving ancient wooden furniture due to the material's perishable nature, setting the stage for an exploration of various periods and styles as the text progresses into areas like the antique furniture of Egypt, Nineveh, and Greece. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Pollen, John Hungerford, 1820-1902
EBook No.: 54602
Published: Apr 25, 2017
Downloads: 258
Language: English
Subject: Woodwork
Subject: Furniture
LoCC: Fine Arts: Decorative and Applied Arts, Decoration and Ornament
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Ancient and Modern Furniture and Woodwork
Note: Reading ease score: 57.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Lesley Halamek and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Ancient and Modern Furniture and Woodwork" by John Hungerford Pollen is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work serves as a comprehensive examination of furniture and woodwork from various ancient civilizations, including Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and Byzantine styles, as well as detailing the evolution of these crafts throughout the ages. The book is intended for readers with an interest in art history, particularly those who seek to understand the cultural and societal influences on furniture design. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the significance of old furniture far beyond its aesthetic appeal, emphasizing its historical and cultural importance. It discusses the collections at the South Kensington Museum, highlighting specific items such as chests, chairs, and utensils, which serve as tangible connections to the lifestyles and tastes of past ages. The author outlines the challenges in preserving ancient wooden furniture due to the material's perishable nature, setting the stage for an exploration of various periods and styles as the text progresses into areas like the antique furniture of Egypt, Nineveh, and Greece. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Pollen, John Hungerford, 1820-1902
EBook No.: 54602
Published: Apr 25, 2017
Downloads: 258
Language: English
Subject: Woodwork
Subject: Furniture
LoCC: Fine Arts: Decorative and Applied Arts, Decoration and Ornament
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.