Miniature rooms
Art Institute of Chicago.
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Miniature rooms
by Art Institute of Chicago., James Ward Thorne, Kathleen Culbert-Aguilar
Published
January 2005
Publisher
Art Institute of Chicago
Pages
184
ISBN-13
9780865592131
ISBN-10
0865592136
Description
"Generations of visitors to the Art Institute of Chicago have been entranced by the Thorne Rooms. Painstakingly constructed on a scale of one inch to one foot, these intriguing models offer intricately detailed views of European interiors from the 16th century through the 1930s and of American furnishings from the 17th century to 1940. The sixty-eight miniature rooms were conceived by Chicago socialite Mrs. James Ward Thorne and made between 1934 and 1940 by a number of skilled craftsmen according to her exacting specifications. Many of the rooms were inspired by specific interiors in historic houses or by museum installations or period rooms. Others combine features copied from various houses, palaces, and sites Mrs. Thorne visited during her extensive travels." "In this newly designed and revised edition of one of the Art Institute's most popular books, each room is shown in full view, including eight two-page spreads that immerse the reader in several of the interiors. Full-color details provide a closer view of specific objects mentioned in the text, and a number of Mrs. Thorne's original drawings are reproduced to actual scale. The introductory essay chronicles Mrs. Thorne's creation of the rooms, while individual commentaries provide information about each interior. This is a volume that will prove irresistible to collectors, miniaturists, architects, historians, interior designers, and the general public alike."--Jacket.
Subjects
The decorated doll's house
Creating decorative fabrics in 1/12 scale
Klaus Tinkel
Making interior models =
Design in miniature
Modern design in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1890-1990
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Miniature rooms?
This edition of Miniature rooms has approximately 184 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Miniature rooms?
For most readers, Miniature rooms typically takes between 3h 50m and 2h 33m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 46,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 4m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 46,000 words
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What is the word count of Miniature rooms?
The estimated word count for Miniature rooms is approximately 46,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Miniature rooms?
Miniature rooms was written by Art Institute of Chicago., James Ward Thorne, Kathleen Culbert-Aguilar.
When was Miniature rooms published?
The publication date for this specific edition is January 2005. The original work may have been published on a different date.