Any historiography of architecture is inherently implicated and incomplete by definition: implicated because it demonstrates the interpretation and curation of examples by the one who writes it, and ...

Pinterest recently identified this one of the key trends of 2025, heralding the return of frills, ornamentation, and gilded in home interiors. From Victorian era-inspired soirées to elaborate Marie ...

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The inception of French wallpaper prints traces back to the 18th century, a time when France was recognized as the leading ...

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Ms. Keegin is a photo editor and creative consultant. This is an installment of Visual Studies, a series that explores how images move through and shape culture. Lately the American president has been ...