Empire style in Russia
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Empire style is high classicism. It is in interior design where it was expressed at its most. The key motives of the style are elements of ancient Roman ammunition - eagle emblems, bundles of spears, shields, bundles of arrows, lictor s axes; Egyptian art, and Napoleon emblems - Napoleon monogram, imperial crowns, bees (traditional symbol of hardworking). Empire style was represented to the full in France and Russia. Typical element of furniture decoration of this period is swan-like heads in armchairs and sofas.
- Махлина Светлана Тевельевна
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