Napoleon's Empire Inspiration for Design - By: Gen Wright, 2009-09-28

In addition to giving his name to a brandy, a pastry and a psychological condition, Napoleon is also synonymous with the First French Empire, which at its peak briefly ruled a large part of Europe. It was Napoleon's Empire that provided the inspiration for a design movement based on the classical traditions of Greece, Rome and Egypt. The colors, furniture and other decorative elements of the Empire style can add a dramatic element to designs being conceived today.

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