How shifting social habits reshaped the design of furniture
In short: Explore how changes in reading and writing practices transformed furniture styles for both the nobility and the lower classes, as seen through the princely inventions of the Roentgen family.
This video examines the intersection of social practices and craftsmanship, specifically how evolving ways of reading and writing influenced furniture design. It features insights from art historian Carolyn Sargentson regarding the 'Extravagant Inventions: The Princely Furniture of the Roentgens' exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
The discussion highlights how these shifts affected the aesthetic and functional styles of furniture across different social strata, from the elite to the lower classes.
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