The Theory of Decorative Art: An Anthology of European and American Writings, 1750-1940

by Isabelle Frank (Editor), Isabelle Frank (Editor)

This anthology contains significant writings on the theory of the decorative arts from the mid-18th century to the 1940s. It offers a history of decorative art as it emerged in the west, and reconstructs the debates over how to define this type of art and distinguish it from fine art.

Genres: Art

408 pages, Paperback

First published November 10, 2000

Reviews

[Will Perkins · Rating 4 out of 5]

Text book for my class History of Craft and Design 1750-1950