The Penguin Dictionary of Decorative Arts

By John Fleming and John Fleming

Book Overview

With almost 5000 entries and more than 1000 illustrations, this dictionary provides a concise guide to the decorative arts of the West from the middle ages to the present day. Though mainly concerned... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060119365
• ISBN13: 9780060119362
• Release Date: January 1977
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
• Weight: 3.45 lbs.

Customer Reviews

No Surprises

Since I already had an earlier edition, there were no surprises -- just somewhat more comprehensive. Being a student of the decorative arts, I realize that there can be no single-volume source that is very thorough. Nevertheless, it is great for quick reference.