Design and the Decorative Arts: Britain 1500-1900

by Michael Snodin, John Styles

Complemented by more than one thousand full-color illustrations, a history of British design and decorative arts encompasses more than four centuries of accomplishment, from the era of Henry VII through the reign of Queen Victoria, capturing a rich variety of furniture, textiles, silver, metalwork, porcelain, painting, sculpture, prints, and drawings.

Genres: Art, History

488 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 2001

About the author

Michael Snodin has been responsible for the remarkable restoration of Strawberry Hill.