Symbols of Power Napoleon and the Art of the Empire Style, 1800-1815

Odile Nouvel-Kammerer, Anne Dion-Tenenbaum, St. Louis Art Museum, Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Musée des arts décoratifs (France)

Book (12 Jul 2007)

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Publisher's Synopsis

When Napoleon I first came to power in 1799, in order to glorify his regime, he encouraged French furniture-makers, silversmiths, jewelers and porcelain and textile manufacturers to produce gorgeous objects, which were produced in antique styles. This manner came to be known as the Empire Style. This book is a compendium of the Empire Style.

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ISBN:	9780810992955
Publisher:	Abrams
Imprint:	Abrams
Pub date:	12 Jul 2007
DEWEY:	745.0944074
DEWEY edition:	22
Language:	English
Number of pages:	351
Weight:	2010g
Height:	305mm
Width:	250mm
Spine width:	28mm