Displaying Pictures and Photographs: A Complete Guide to Framing, Arranging and Lighting Paintings, Prints and PhotographsFor most people the moment of truth in decorating a room comes when they are faced with deciding what to hang on the walls, how to frame it, and where to hang it. Now here are hundreds of ideas on how to provide the crucial finishing touch to any room! 150 full-color photographs and 100 diagrams. |
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... wall behind . During the 18th century there was a tendency to hang pictures in groups with architectural precision - although early in the century it is surprising how often their position- ing took no account of the divisions in wall ...
... wall behind . During the 18th century there was a tendency to hang pictures in groups with architectural precision - although early in the century it is surprising how often their position- ing took no account of the divisions in wall ...
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... wall with light is a relatively new technique that is ideal for a large work or a whole wall of pictures . A wall can be washed with either a concealed fluorescent strip or with the more flexible recessed downlighters or concealed ...
... wall with light is a relatively new technique that is ideal for a large work or a whole wall of pictures . A wall can be washed with either a concealed fluorescent strip or with the more flexible recessed downlighters or concealed ...
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... wall . On old partition walls , particularly lath and plaster , it is advisable to identify the posi- tion of the timber framework be- hind and nail into that only . On brick or block walls be sure to use masonry nails . These can be ...
... wall . On old partition walls , particularly lath and plaster , it is advisable to identify the posi- tion of the timber framework be- hind and nail into that only . On brick or block walls be sure to use masonry nails . These can be ...
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