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Empire styleFrench decorative arts style prevalent during the rule of the emperor Napoleon Bonaparte (1804-14). A late form of neoclassicism, it featured motifs drawn from ancient Egyptian as well as Greek and Roman art. Dark woods and draperies were also frequently used. The influence of the style extended through Europe and North America. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The Empire style, with its diaphanous skirt, turned costume designers toward what would eventually become the Romantic tutu. Custom designed Empire style influenced furnishings are complimented by modern technology with 32" flat screen plasma TV's, cordless phones and WiFi seamlessly incorporated into each room. |
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