Neoclassicism in the North: Swedish Furniture and Interiors 1770-1850
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| Rating | : | 4.73 (841 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0500281068 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-02-26 |
| Language | : | English |
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Language Notes Text: English (translation) Original Language: Swedish
Pieces of furniture may reflect French, English, or German influences, or be copied from objects discovered at Pompeiibut all are suffused by a distinctively Swedish freshness and the northern light. When Crown Prince Gustaf returned from Versailles in 1771 to ascend the throne of Sweden, he was determined to give his country a leading place in Europe culturally as well as politically. The style he fosteredNeoclassicismwas itself an international movement; there are echos in the interiors displayed here of the Louis XVI and Empire modes. From royal salons to modest spatter-painted Biedermeier halls, Hakan Groth and Fritz von der Schulenburg open the doors on an astonishing sequence of interiors; some, intensely private, are little known even in Sweden. Color and black-and-white photographs throughout. The evocative photographs, all specially taken for this book, present in detail the decoration and furnishings of twenty houses and apartments. These beautiful interiors are of unique value today not only as treasure houses of superb craftsmanship but also as a stimulus to contemporary decorators, and as a reminder that an international language can be spoken in a delightfully personal way. Plans, and original drawings by the architects and designers, complete the picture. The text traces the evolution of the Neoclassical style in Sweden, placing it in its
Northern light Golovanoff Excellent illustrations in spirit of northern neo-classicism in blue grey light. Most distimguish!A true dream. The true root of gustavian style. "As good as it gets" according to Lupo Montegrigio. A rich variety of houses, some grander than the others, but all well-to-do peoples dwellings. Some of the manors featured aren't very well known even in Sweden, but they certainly deserve their place here. The few I do miss are featured in "The Swedish Room" e.i. Lay-out-wise it is by now perhaps a little dated, but the auther knows his subject very well and the accompaning photos are mostly marvellous. When a Swede writes on Swedish interiors the result is accurate as this book shows.. Best Book for Baltic Neoclassicism This softcover edition of the 1990 hardcover NEO-CLASSICISM IN THE NORTH is currently the best source for information on 18th and 19th century Swedish furniture and interiors. I have both editions, the softcover being the travel reference, and they are the same except for the binding. See my review for the hardcover edition. A MUST HAVE for all interested in Baltic neoclassicism.