Displaying 1 of 1 2021 Format: Book Author: Spalding, Jill, author. Title: Luxury : a history / Jill Spalding. Publisher, Date: New York : Parameter Press, 2021. ©2021 Description: 431 pages, 1 unnumbered page : color illustrations, portraits (chiefly color) ; 34 cm Summary: "A sweeping history of luxury-from the pharaohs to the plutocrats-celebrating the quintessential role of opulence in human evolution"-- Provided by publisher. Subjects: Luxury -- History. Wealth -- History. Leisure -- History. Arts -- History. Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Includes bibliographical references (pages 401-405) and index. Contents: Prologue -- Preface: Luxury considered -- I. Intimate pleasures -- II. Decked out -- III. Haute habitats -- IV. Verdant vanities -- V. Trophy art -- VI. The pampered palate -- VII. Rich alliance -- VIII. Prodigal pastimes -- IX. Grand touring -- X. Fêtes galantes -- XI. Privilege personified -- XII. Command and control -- XIII. The god standard -- XIV. Luxury redux. LCCN: 2021021907 ISBN: 9781620975633 1620975637 Other Number: 1251739436 System Availability: 2 Current Holds: 0 # Local items: 2 Control Number: 948541 # Local items in: 2 # System items in: 2 Call Number: 330.1609 Spalding Place Hold Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Availability Map It Suggestions and more Displaying 1 of 1
