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31 de ene. de 2013 · But they all owe their existence to a pioneering guide that was all the rage in 1897: The Decoration of Houses, written by Edith Wharton and Ogden Codman Jr.
The Mount is a turn-of-the-century home, designed and built by Edith Wharton in 1902. A National Historic Landmark, today The Mount is a cultural center that celebrates the intellectual, artistic and humanitarian legacy of Edith Wharton.
The Decoration of Houses, a manual of interior design written by Edith Wharton with architect Ogden Codman, was first published in 1897. In the book, the authors denounce Victorian-style interior decoration and interior design, especially rooms decorated with heavy window curtains, Victorian bric-a-brac and overstuffed furniture.
- Edith Wharton, Ogden Codman
- 1898
The expansive terrace, on the east façade, was an Italian-inspired enhancement requested by Wharton. The Mount’s interior, designed by Wharton and Codman, is informed by classic Italian and French influences, and based on principles expressed in their book, The Decoration of Houses (1897).
23 de may. de 2012 · Edith Wharton knows houses. Her first published book was “The Decoration of Houses,” written with Ogden Codman, Jr., which argued for “house-decoration as a branch of architecture,”...
29 de jul. de 2012 · The Project Gutenberg EBook of The Decoration of Houses, by Edith Wharton and Ogden Codman Jr. This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever.
27 de mar. de 2007 · Edith Wharton, Ogden Codman Jr. 3.98. 264 ratings39 reviews. Edith Wharton's The Decoration of Houses is an invaluable reference, one of the classic works on interior decoration, and a testament to the enduring style of one of America's greatest writers.
