Title: Symbols of Power
Description: "This book, which accompanies a traveling exhibition organized by the American Federation of Arts and Les Arts Decoratifs in Paris, is a comprehensive compendium of the Empire style in all its glory. Lavishly illustrated with photographs, many taken expressly for this book, it will be a landmark in the library of the history of the decorative arts and an essential reference for lovers of wonderful objects everywhere."--Jacket.
Subjects: Exhibitions, Empire style, Decorative arts, Art patronage, Decoration and ornament, History, Art, decorative, Art, french
Places: France
People: Napoleon I Emperor of the French (1769-1821)
Time periods: 19th century