The screen has served as a screen for many centuriesreliable assistant of a person, providing him with invaluable services In the East, a screen was almost an animated object, protecting its owner from evil spirits. It covered the space, divided it into parts, hid the flaws of the interior, kept many secrets of the household, and beautiful ladies changed clothes behind it (at first it was even considered a woman's property) ... Not every screen was suitable for the role of such an irreplaceable object. It had to be chosen carefully, slowly, trying to recognize the one that would enter the house for many years. Decades later, it began to play a utilitarian role, which has survived to this day, so in some houses you can still see different examples - from simple to ornate, more reminiscent of a work of art than a decorative partition.
From China to Russia through the centuries
The screen was invented by the Chinese in the 7th century andused it to protect the house from evil spirits, which, according to beliefs, could only move in a straight line. The protective function was enhanced by drawings and patterns applied to transparent and translucent screens. The Japanese, having adopted the custom of installing screens at home a hundred years later, made them high (up to 160 cm) and long (up to 3.5 m). This allowed the interior space to be played up depending on the purpose of the rooms. At the beginning of the 17th century, Europe perceived screens as a decoration, richly executed and symbolizing oriental luxury. In Russia, these interior items appeared only in the 19th century. And immediately a fashion arose for decorating them with carvings, ornate details and even precious stones. Screens were placed in all rooms, and their number and richness of the frame were used to judge the wealth and taste of the owners.
Decorating a bedroom, office, living room
Modern screens have changed quite noticeablycompared to their "progenitors". And they no longer perform any function other than decorating the interior. At the same time, modern technologies and materials allow creating samples of various shapes and finishes that fit perfectly into the room and give it romantic chic and elegance.
The main advantage of screens is their lightnessinstallation in any room, be it a bedroom, study or living room. Recently, it has become fashionable to equip them with small shelves, stands and pockets sewn onto the fabric, which can accommodate many necessary things that are usually lost in the house or apartment (office supplies, children's toys, necessary papers and utility bills).
When choosing a screen for your home, decide in advance,where it will be installed. A strict, laconic option in neutral tones will do for an office, a romantic or classic model for a bedroom, a screen made of wood and bamboo, glass and even metal will be appropriate for a living room. Do not neglect the chance to use a screen in your interior - and you will let an irreplaceable and universal assistant into your home for many years.
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