The book of decorative furniture, its form, colour and history (1910)
Foley, Edwin · London : T.C. and E.C. Jack · leaf 106
,smiths, and builders, who in its forcefulness found that they could bestexpress themselves, their needs and their fancies, without fear of someunwritten law or academic rule of design. Handwork possesses character, almost personality ; mans delightin mans work. The old woodwork visibly evidenced… … LATE GOTHIC PANEL ; GROUNDCOLOURED. SOUTH GERMAN. G3 DECORATIVE FURNITURE The latter part of the fifteenth century witnessed the termina-tion of monastic rule in matters of furnishing. Tapestried hangingsand wainscoting were more frequently applied to the walls; halls wereprovided with screens;…
Furniture · Decoration and ornament
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