Nineteenth century lamps are showcased through the use of color photos, old etchings, and period lighting catalogues. Provides brief histories of the better kno

The Grove Encyclopedia of Decorative Arts covers thousands of years of decorative arts production throughout western and non-western culture. With over 1,000 en

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The City of Light. For many, these four words instantly conjure late nineteenth-century Paris and the garish colors of Toulouse-Lautrec’s iconic posters. More