Garnitures: vase sets from the national trust
Auteur :
Ferguson, Patricia
Éditeur :
V & A Publishing
ISBN :
9781851779000
Date de publication :
3 oct. 2016
Dimensions :
16,5 x 16,5 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This exquisite gift book explores the phenomenon of 'garnitures', or matching sets of ceramic vases. From the 1650s such sets were used in elite European interiors as an integral part of the decorative scheme; displayed on chimney-pieces, cupboards, tables or over doors, they 'garnished' the interior and so enhanced the status of the owner.