Comforts of Home in Western Europe, 1700-1900

The Comforts of Home in Western Europe,1700-1900 explores how architectural and spatial innovations, coupled with the emotional assemblage of objects, created comfortable homes in early modern Europe. The book features a two-section structure, 10 case studies, and explores the role of memory and memorialization in the domestic space. It is a valuable resource for academics and students interested in early modern history, material culture, and interior architecture.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 240 pages
\n Publication date: 26 August 2021
\n Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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Comfort, encompassing both physical and affective aspects, holds a crucial place in our understanding of the home as an emotional attachment. However, its exploration within the context of the European house remains relatively underdeveloped. In this comprehensive volume, Jon Stobart has brought together an international ensemble of contributors to delve into the ways in which architectural and spatial innovations, coupled with the emotional assemblage of objects, shaped the creation of comfortable homes in early modern Europe.

The book adopts a two-section structure, focusing on the historiography of architectural and spatial innovations as well as the material culture of the early modern home. It also includes 10 case studies, each drawing on specific examples ranging from water closets in Georgian Dublin to wallpapers in 19th-century Cambridge, to illustrate how individuals utilized and responded to the technological advancements and the emotional assemblage of objects that contributed to the comfort of their homes. Furthermore, the book explores the role of memory and memorialization in the domestic space and examines the extent to which home comforts could be carried about by travelers or reproduced in distant locations.

The Comforts of Home in Western Europe, 1700-1900, emerges as a significant contribution to the study of comfort in the early modern home. It will be of immense value to academics and students engaged in the fields of early modern history, material culture, and interior architecture. By delving into the intricate interplay between architectural design, spatial arrangements, and the emotional significance of objects, this book offers a fresh perspective on the lived experiences of individuals in the past.

\n Weight: 438g\n
Dimension: 155 x 233 x 20 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781350246751\n \n