During the period of the Renaissance, there emerged an extraordinary array of fine interiors that were in reference to earlier periods but displayed their own unique decorative features. Specifically, the Renaissance was a revisit to the Roman style of … Continued
The crossover from where Baroque ended and Rococo began is indefinite; but there are distinguishable aspects of the Rococo period that separate it from Baroque. One of the most profound is Rococo’s geographical emersion; the French originated it, Italy … Continued
Waverly Inn, Front Parlour – Halifax, Nova Scotia http://waverleyinn.com/ Of the many interior styles the world has created, the Victorian style evolved as a tribute to the age of its namesake, Queen Victoria of England. The Victorian interior … Continued
The Muttart Conservatory (Horticulture/Plant Exhibition Complex) The Muttart Conservatory is a horticultural complex that is comprised of four glass and steel pyramids located in the river valley and easily viewed by visitors to the downtown core of … Continued
The Oklahoma City Museum of Art (Dale Chihuly glass installations) The Oklahoma City Museum of Art has two lobbies that both display large Dale Chihuly installations that are permanently affixed to the interior. The sculpted glass work of … Continued
Wardrobe (left) and Sideboard (right) Florence, 16th Century Museum Di San Marco and National Museum Carved wood details of both pieces. As brilliant as it was, Renaissance architecture did not stand alone to create an entire design. Furniture played … Continued