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Since the times of ancient Egypt, humans have had a passion for
style, decor, and architecture. Amazingly, styles from many of
these bygone eras are still enjoyed and are often implemented into
our modern decor and architecture. Past + Present is a collection
of 24 pairs of essays and craft projects that explore this
connection between decorative arts history and present day design
trends. The projects have been contributed by some of the best
known modern designers of today, such as Todd Oldham, Jonathan
Adler, Erica Domesek, Grace Bonney, and David Stark, adding extra
allure to an already fascinating topic. The book, which is based on
Azzarito's successful Past + Present column for Design*Sponge,
takes the academic subject of decorative arts history and makes it
accessible, approachable, and engaging to the average design and
craft enthusiast. Included here are not just dates and events, but
also the stories, passions, and quirky facts behind many great
decorative arts movements. Each essay is accompanied by whimsical
illustrations by beloved illustrator Julia Rothman, as well as a
few representative historical photos when relevant. Each project
has been beautifully photographed in a modern home setting, and the
instructions are clear and accessible, even to novice DIYers.
The Elements of a Home reveals the fascinating stories behind more than
60 everyday household objects and furnishings.
Brimming with amusing anecdotes and absorbing trivia, this captivating
collection is a treasure trove of curiosities.
With tales from the kitchen, the bedroom, and every room in between,
these pages expose how napkins got their start as lumps of dough in
ancient Greece, why forks were once seen as immoral tools of the devil,
and how Plato devised one of the earliest alarm clocks using rocks and
water—plus so much more.
• A charming book for anyone who loves history, design, or décor
• Readers discover tales from every nook and cranny of a home.
• Entries feature historical details from locations all over the world,
including Europe, Asia, North America, and Africa.
As a design historian and former managing editor of Design*Sponge,
author Amy Azzarito has crafted an engaging, whimsical history of the
household objects you've never thought twice about.
The result is a fascinating book filled with tidbits from a wide range
of cultures and places about the history of domestic luxury.
• Filled with lovely illustrations by Alice Pattullo
• Perfect for anyone who adores interior design, trivia, history, and
unique facts
• Great for those who enjoyed The Greatest Stories Never Told: 100
Tales from History to Astonish, Bewilder, and Stupefy by Rick Beyer, An
Uncommon History of Common Things by Bethanne Patrick and John
Thompson, Encyclopedia of the Exquisite: An Anecdotal History of
Elegant Delights by Jessica Kerwin Jenkins
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