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Wallpaper in Interior Decoration Author: Gill Saunders

ISBN: 9780823056224 Format: Hardback Number Of Pages: 160 Published: 1 January 2002 Dimensions (cm): 27.8 x 22.5 x 1.8 Description: The first book to examine the history of wallpaper from the consumer's point of view. 122 colour and 17 black and white illustrations make this an invaluable source book for those interested in the role of wallpaper in decorative schemes.

It Charts the rich and varied history of wallpaper, from its modest beginnings in the 16th century, through the lavish designs of the 18th century to the computer generated patterns of the late 20th century. This book is an insight into a subject rarely covered in books on interior design.

The term wallpaper encompasses everything from printed lining papers to computer-aided limited editions. It covers lavish flocks, exquisite hand-painted papers imported from China, and dramatic French scenic decorations, as well as the perennially popular designs of William Morris, the first washable machine-printed papers and embossed wallcoverings from gilt leather to Anaglypta.

From modest beginnings, wallpaper developed to become a commonplace of the domestic interior from castle to cottage, a means of transcending or enhancing the immediate architectural environment. The book is illustrated with images of wallp...

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