Nineteenth-Century Interiors: Volume I: Theories and Discourses Around the Home

This collection of primary source materials explores the nature of the home, class divisions, and the process of purchasing and decorating a home, providing insight into the symbolic roles of the home in society. It is of great interest to students and scholars of art history.

Format: Hardback
Length: 616 pages
Publication date: 05 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This extensive collection of primary source materials provides a comprehensive exploration of the concept of home, encompassing various theories and discussions surrounding its nature. It delves into the societal dynamics that emerge with the extravagant lifestyles of political and society hostesses at the peak, while middle-class housing, often found in suburban areas, appears to have created a division between home and work, suggesting a separation between men and women in their respective spheres. The working-class interiors, often viewed with disdain by middle-class observers, occupy the lowest rung of the hierarchy and often reflect the concerns of social inequality and hardship. The documents also address the process of purchasing and decorating a home, offering valuable advice on decoration and home management. They explore the nature of taste and comfort and the symbolic roles that homes play as anchors in society. Accompanied by extensive editorial commentary, this collection holds immense interest for students and scholars of art history, offering valuable insights into the multifaceted aspects of home and its historical significance.

Weight: 1338g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032269153