Dutch and Flemish Furniture

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Singleton, Esther, 1865-1930

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Other Title:

Dutch & Flemish Furniture

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Dutch and Flemish Furniture" by Esther Singleton is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the intricate history and craftsmanship of furniture from the Low Countries, focusing on how various artistic styles evolved from the Middle Ages through the Renaissance to the 19th century. The book likely delves into the impact of socio-political developments on furniture design and manufacturing, as well as the cultural exchanges between different European countries. The opening of the text provides background on the artistic and cultural evolution in the Low Countries, emphasizing the significant influence of the English and Flemish artisans on one another throughout history. Singleton highlights the interconnectedness of trade, craftsmanship, and socio-political relationships between England, France, and the Low Countries. This section sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the various furniture styles and artistic movements, indicating that subsequent chapters will draw upon historical events and artistic trends that shaped the distinctive styles found in Dutch and Flemish designs. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2017-04-15