Download or read book Elegant Eating written by Philippa Glanville and published by Victoria & Albert Museum. This book was released on 2002-04-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Surveying the art of fine dining in Europe from the 16th century to the present day, this work concentrates on the many decorative items - and their usage - that eating and drinking in style have inspired through the ages.