Scandinavian Painted Decor

by JocastaInnes (Author)

• Used

  Hardcover
  1992

  $19.48

  This is an interior design sourcebook that studies traditional Scandianavian decorative styles. Many different moods and settings are illustrated from serene, aristocratic interiors to the hearty peasant patterns beloved of Carl Larsson. The traditional rich spectrum of paint treatments and its influence on contemporary interior design is examined and illustrated. Each chapter deals with the historical context, the materials and techniques used and extracts typical features for detailed comment and description.