The Art of Display
Published on 17. October 2002
Book
Hardback
144 pages
978-1-84000-579-0 (ISBN)
Description
This volume offers advice on adding a professional touch to the way treasured objects are displayed around the home. The approach relates to any category of object, whether single pieces or groups, from family photographs and decorative glass vases to large sculptural pieces or collections of shells. Many types of places to display are explored, whether horizontal or vertical planes, hidden spaces, mantelpieces, plinths, shelves or bookcases. It also looks at window sills, tables, bespoke cabinets, walls and floors. The final section offers a range of practical guidelines on the techniques behind display such as mounting pictures, putting up shelves, hanging textiles and conservation and cleaning.
This volume offers advice on adding a professional touch to the way treasured objects are displayed around the home. The approach relates to any category of object, whether single pieces or groups, from family photographs and decorative glass vases to large sculptural pieces or collections of shells. Many types of places to display are explored, whether horizontal or vertical planes, hidden spaces, mantelpieces, plinths, shelves or bookcases. It also looks at window sills, tables, bespoke cabinets, walls and floors. The final section offers a range of practical guidelines on the techniques behind display such as mounting pictures, putting up shelves, hanging textiles and conservation and cleaning.
This volume offers advice on adding a professional touch to the way treasured objects are displayed around the home. The approach relates to any category of object, whether single pieces or groups, from family photographs and decorative glass vases to large sculptural pieces or collections of shells. Many types of places to display are explored, whether horizontal or vertical planes, hidden spaces, mantelpieces, plinths, shelves or bookcases. It also looks at window sills, tables, bespoke cabinets, walls and floors. The final section offers a range of practical guidelines on the techniques behind display such as mounting pictures, putting up shelves, hanging textiles and conservation and cleaning.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Octopus Publishing Group
Dimensions
Height: 292 mm
Width: 241 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
1016 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84000-579-0 (9781840005790)
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Person
Katherine Sorrell is Associate Editor (Features) of Homes & Gardens magazine. She has written for numerous newspapers and magazines, including The Times, The Sunday Times, the Daily Telegraph, the Independent, and Elle Decoration. Her books include The Ultimate Home Style Guide, Modern Comfort, Living Textures, and Complete Craft. She was chosen as a selector for the Chelsea Crafts Fair in 1999 and also acted as a selector for the Crafts Council's Buyer's Guide to Contemporary British Textiles for the Interior. She lives in North London and in her spare time enjoys collecting contemporary crafts, in particular ceramics.
Katherine Sorrell is Associate Editor (Features) of Homes & Gardens magazine. She has written for numerous newspapers and magazines, including The Times, The Sunday Times, the Daily Telegraph, the Independent, and Elle Decoration. Her books include The Ultimate Home Style Guide, Modern Comfort, Living Textures, and Complete Craft. She was chosen as a selector for the Chelsea Crafts Fair in 1999 and also acted as a selector for the Crafts Council's Buyer's Guide to Contemporary British Textiles for the Interior. She lives in North London and in her spare time enjoys collecting contemporary crafts, in particular ceramics.
Katherine Sorrell is Associate Editor (Features) of Homes & Gardens magazine. She has written for numerous newspapers and magazines, including The Times, The Sunday Times, the Daily Telegraph, the Independent, and Elle Decoration. Her books include The Ultimate Home Style Guide, Modern Comfort, Living Textures, and Complete Craft. She was chosen as a selector for the Chelsea Crafts Fair in 1999 and also acted as a selector for the Crafts Council's Buyer's Guide to Contemporary British Textiles for the Interior. She lives in North London and in her spare time enjoys collecting contemporary crafts, in particular ceramics.
Content
Single objects; groups; horizontal surfaces; cabinets and alcoves; walls and floors; lighting; inspirations; practical advice; source directory.