Symbols Of Power: Napoleon And The Art Of The Empire Style

When Napoleon I first came to power in 1799, in order to glorify his regime, he encouraged French furniture-makers, silversmiths, jewelers and porcelain and textile manufacturers to produce gorgeous objects, which were produced in antique styles. This manner came to be known as the Empire Style. This book is a compendium of the Empire Style.

Product Overview
ISBN 9781885444349
Categories Arts and Photography, New Arrivals, Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction: Lifestyle
Author(s) Odile Nouvel-Kammerer
Publisher Harry N. Abrams
Weight 1.95 kg