The History of English Interiors - Hardcover

GORE ALAN

9780714826110: The History of English Interiors

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0714826111 ISBN 13: 9780714826110

Publisher: PHAIDON PRESS, 2001

Today, interior decoration is more popular than ever, reflecting an increasing awareness of the need to preserve and restore historic interiors. Using many contemporary sources together with specially commissioned photographs, this book details and discusses all the styles and periods of English decoration, from the Middle Ages to the last 40 years. "The History of English Interiors" is invaluable as a reference guide for professionals and experts, and a source of inspiration for anyone interested in interior decoration today. Alan Gore was a senior partner in the architectural practice Gore, Gibberd & Saunders, specializing in the restoration of houses in Britain and France. Since 1977, he has organized and written two series for Thames Television - "The English Garden" and "The English House". Ann Gore worked as a fashion journalist on "Harper's Bazaar" and "Vanity Fair" and as fashion editor on "Women's Journal" and the "Sketch". She is the co-author of "Old English Villages".

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About the Author:

Alan Gore trained at the Architectural Association, London. From 1950 until 1977 he was a partner in the architectural practice of Gore, Gibbert and Saunders specializing in the restoration of houses in France and the UK. Ann Gore also trained at the Architectural Association. Since 1980 she has lectured extensively in America on English social history and the decorative arts.

Review:

'Few books on the subject of decoration in the home come with such authority.' (House & Garden)

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