Treasured possessions
Victoria Avery
Reading Time
at 250 WPM4h 50m
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Treasured possessions
by Victoria Avery, Melissa Calaresu, Mary Laven
Published
2015
Publisher
Philip Wilson Publishers
Pages
290
ISBN-13
9781781300336
ISBN-10
178130033X
Description
This book is all about possession. It explores the significance of beautiful and engaging objects; chosen, acquired, personalised and treasured; to the people who once owned them. With over 300 works discussed, the book takes us on a dazzling visual adventure through the decorative arts, from Renaissance luxuries wrought in glass, bronze and maiolica to the elaborate table wares and personal adornments available to shoppers in the Age of Enlightenment. En route the authors consider the impact of global trade on European habits and expectations: the glamour of the exotic, as witnessed in the lust for objects imported from the East, the ubiquity of New World products like chocolate and sugar,and the obsession with Chinoiserie decoration. They ask what decorative objects meant to their owners before the age of industrial mass production,and explore how technological innovation and the proliferation of goods from the sixteenth century on wards transformed the attitude of Europeans to their personal possessions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Treasured possessions?
This edition of Treasured possessions has approximately 290 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 Treasured possessions?
For most readers, Treasured possessions typically takes between 6h 3m and 4h 2m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 72,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 50m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 72,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Treasured possessions?
The estimated word count for Treasured possessions is approximately 72,500 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 Treasured possessions?
Treasured possessions was written by Victoria Avery, Melissa Calaresu, Mary Laven.
When was Treasured possessions published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2015. The original work may have been published on a different date.