Question

Read the article below to learn about the design of different chairs from different periods of history. Then write 1-2 paragraphs about what chair designs tell you about historical perspectives on comfort, power, beauty, and the human body.

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Explanation:

Chairs are a perfect way to illustrate the different periods of history, says furniture expert Christophe Pourny. Fancy chairs of the 18th Century, for example, reflect the royal influences. Streamlined 20th Century chairs are a reaction to the opulence. Illustrations by Christophe Pourny, "The Furniture Bible" (Artisan Books, 2014).