Art of the Picture Frame
Artists, Patrons and the Framing of Portraits in Britain
Published on 29. November 1996
Book
Hardback
208 pages
978-1-85514-171-1 (ISBN)
Description
This is a study of picture framing in Britain, written wih the intention of provoking a change in attitude in this underrated art form. It covers 500 years of painting, following changes in fashion and technique, tracing links with wider European taste and connecting with other decorative arts.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
200 colour and b&w illustrations, notes, glossary, bibliography, index
Dimensions
Height: 283 mm
Width: 230 mm
Weight
1366 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85514-171-1 (9781855141711)
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