Buch, Englisch, 1570 Seiten, Gewicht: 2358 g
Buch, Englisch, 1570 Seiten, Gewicht: 2358 g
ISBN: 978-4-86166-100-6
Verlag: Edition Synapse
‘In these decorative days the volumes bring calm counsel and kindly suggestions, with information for the ignorant and aid for the advancing, that ought to help many a feeble, if well-meaning pilgrim along the weary road, at the end whereof, far off, lies the House Beautiful …’—Examiner, 1876.
- Launched by a successful editor and publisher W. J. Loftie in 1876, Art at Home was a series of small guidebooks or manuals for women in the upper-middle class striving for a more aesthetic and cultured life.
- The series gained great popularity among housewives in Victorian England and its influence expanded to the east coast of America as well with the publication of the American editions which were used there as introductory guides to the life of high society in England.
- Subjects covered include interior design, furniture, fashion, art education, art collection, music, theatre, leisure, and all aspects of cultural life at home.
- Reproduced here are the all twelve titles with many illustrations, some reproduced in colour.
- Despite its importance, the original books are rare and hard to obtain and very few libraries in the world hold the complete series.
- This reprint is an indispensable source for all scholars in Victorian Studies and the History of Aesthetics.
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Volume 1 (c. 410pp.)
Loftie, W. J. A Plea for Art in the House, with Special Reference to the Economy of Collecting Works of Art, and the Importance of Taste in Education and Morals 1876, c. 108pp.
Garrett, Rhoda and Agnes Suggestion for House Decoration in Painting, Woodwork, and Furniture 1876, c. 98pp.
Hullah, John Music in the House 1877, c. 90pp.
Orrinsmith, Mrs. The Drawing-Room: Its Decorations and Furniture 1877, c. 100pp.
Volume 2 (c. 390pp.)
Loftie, Mrs. The Dining-Room 1878, c. 140pp.
Barker, Lady The Bedroom and Boudoir 1878, c. 130pp.
Oliphant, Margaret Dress 1878, c. 115pp.
Volume 3 (c. 400pp.)
Pollock, Walter Herries & Lady Pollock (illustrated by Kate Greenaway) Amateur Theatricals 1879, c. 90pp
Glaister, Elizabeth Needlework 1880, c. 140pp
Leland, Charles G. The Minor Arts: Porcelain Painting, Wood-Carving, Stencilling, Modelling, Mosaic Work, etc
1880, c. 170pp.
Volume 4 (c. 370pp.)
Lang, Andrew (illustration by Austin Dobson) The Library 1881, c. 200pp.
Ellis, Tristram J. (illustration by Stacy Marks) Sketching from Nature, A Handbook for Students and Amateurs
1883, c. 170pp.
