Woman's Aesthetic Mission

This book forms the final, and arguably most significant chapter of Jacob Von Falke's notable book Art in the House - chapter x is titled 'Woman's Aesthetic Mission'. The mission of the book was to educate men in how to best display - or monitor their wives in displaying - art collections, everyday objects and furniture in a pleasing fashion within the home. The book might therefore be considered an original tome of interior design, persuading homeowners to enhance, decorate, arrange and fu...