Painted Wall Cloths In Sweden (1900) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781166270827)

""Painted Wall Cloths in Sweden"" is a book written by Frances Murray and published in 1900. The book is a detailed exploration of the traditional Swedish art of creating painted wall cloths, which were used to decorate homes and public buildings in the 18th and 19th centuries. The book begins with an overview of the history and cultural significance of painted wall cloths in Sweden, including their use in peasant homes, churches, and royal palaces. The author then provides a detailed description of the materials and techniques used to create these decorative cloths, including the preparation of the canvas, the application of paint, and the use of stencils and templates. The book also includes numerous illustrations of painted wall cloths, ranging from simple floral designs to elaborate scenes from Swedish folklore and mythology. These illustrations provide a visual representation of the techniques and styles discussed in the text, and offer a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of Sweden. Overall, ""Painted Wall Cloths in Sweden"" is a fascinating and informative book for anyone interested in the history of decorative arts, Swedish culture, or traditional crafts.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Frances Murray
ISBN-10: 1166270823
ISBN-13: 9781166270827
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 24
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.23lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.06d