Paint and Colour in Decoration by Tom Helme

Paint and Colour in Decoration by Tom Helme

A fascinating journey through 400 years of paint and colour from Farrow & Ball, longtime masters of professional paint-making, Paint and Colour in Decoration celebrates the work of some of the greatest names in interior design and reveals the techniques and materials they pioneered. Paint explores the paint-making process and the varying effects produced by different formulations, finishes, and painting methods, and examines the ways by which these evolved. Through a wealth of illustrations and indepth analysis, the book provides a history of colour in painted decoration, revealing how the generally muted colours of the 17th and early 18th centuries gave way to the lighter, brighter palette of the late 18th century, the strong intense shades of the Regency period, the rich polychrome of the Victorian era, and the unprecedented diversity and eclecticism of the twentieth century, culminating in the explosion of interest in historic or traditional colours today. A source of inspiration for professional and amateur decorators and interior designers alike, Paint contains a wealth of ideas and practical.

Tom Helme has been at Farrow & Ball since 1992. Before this he worked as a decorator and restorer of historic interiors. As the National Trust's advisor on decoration, he developed the colours for the National Trust range of paints which are manufactured by Farrow & Ball. Ivan Terestchenko first photographed for Farrow & Ball in 2000. Born and educated in England, Ivan is now based in Paris where he regularly contributes to publications including Vogue and The World of Interiors.

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ISBN 13	9781844034185
ISBN 10	1844034186
Title	Paint and Colour in Decoration
Author	Tom Helme
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Octopus Publishing Group
Year published	2005-08-11
Number of pages	200
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