Decoration
Decorative arts cover a large field, from 19th century wood panels to the « Coral Lamp » by Maison Charles. Decorative arts include ornamental and functional productions, in various materials such as ceramics, metal, wood, stucco, stone or plastic. Although closely related to, Decorative arts differ from Fine arts, painting, drawing, sculpture and photography, and Applied arts, artistic activities that lead to marketing, advertising creation or furniture production series. Decorative arts include tapestries, rugs, brocades, as well as metal items like Louis XV chiseled bronze firedogs or a pair of 1960s copper and Bakelite book ends. Precious stones, mainly used in jewelry and inlaid sculptures, can be found in French Art Nouveau bracelets, made out of gold, enamel and sapphire. Enamel, glass and crystal are some of the most commonly used materials as well as ceramics and marquetry, particularly in French 19th century liquor cabinets. Decorative arts cover a large field, from 19th century wood panels to the « Coral Lamp » by Maison Charles. Decorative arts include ornamental and functional productions, in various materials such as ceramics, metal, wood, stucco, stone or plastic. Although closely related to, Decorative arts differ from Fine arts, painting, drawing, sculpture and photography, and Applied arts, artistic activities that lead to marketing, advertising creation or furniture production series. Decorative arts include tapestries, rugs, brocades, as well as metal items like Louis XV chiseled bronze firedogs or a pair of 1960s copper and Bakelite book ends. Precious stones, mainly used in jewelry and inlaid sculptures, can be found in French Art Nouveau bracelets, made out of gold, enamel and sapphire. Enamel, glass and crystal are some of the most commonly used materials as well as ceramics and marquetry, particularly in French 19th century liquor cabinets.
