Helen Churchill Candee (1858-1949) was an American author, journalist, interior decorator, and a noted feminist of her time. Candee is often remembered for her varied literary contributions which encompass an impressive range of topics, including travel, design, history, and women's suffrage. Her work 'Jacobean Furniture and English Styles in Oak and Walnut', explores the historical and aesthetic significance of early 17th-century English furniture. Candee's keen interest in decorative arts is evident as she delves into the intricacies of Jacobean craftsmanship, highlighting the era's preference for oak and walnut materials and the transition from Elizabethan opulence to a more restrained Jacobean style. Her scholarly approach to the topic reflects her broader contribution to the Arts and Crafts movement and her advocacy for the value of craftsmanship in the modern world. Candee's writings on furniture not only exhibit historical and cultural analysis but also offer insights into her design philosophy, which emphasized the importance of beauty and utility in everyday objects. Her work was not only influential in her time; it continues to serve as an important reference for historians and collectors of Jacobean furniture today. Candee's literary style was characterized by thorough research, a keen eye for detail, and an engaging narrative voice—a combination that rendered her texts both informative and delightful to read. Beyond furniture, she is also lauded for her travel writing and other works which consistently reveal her breadth of knowledge and her passion for life-long learning.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 1.8.2022 |
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Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Malerei / Plastik |
Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte | |
Schlagworte | 16th century england • 17th century • 17th century English decor • Antique home décor • antique oak furnishings • artisan woodworking • Artistic craftsmanship techniques • British design traditions • British furniture styles • Decoration and ornament • Decorative arts • England • English styles • English walnut furniture • Furniture • Furniture design evolution • furniture history • Helen Churchill Candee • historical interior design • History • jacobean • Jacobean era furniture • Jacobean furniture • Period furniture appreciation • Renaissance art influence • Styles • Woodworking craftsmanship |
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