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Chess Masterpieces : One Thousand Years of Extraordinary Chess Sets by George Dean and Maxine Brady (2010, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherAbrams, Inc.
ISBN-100810949237
ISBN-139780810949232
eBay Product ID (ePID)81831273
Product Key Features
Book TitleChess Masterpieces : One Thousand Years of Extraordinary Chess Sets
Number of Pages272 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2010
TopicChess
IllustratorYes
GenreGames & Activities
AuthorGeorge Dean, Maxine Brady
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight62.7 Oz
Item Length12.2 in
Item Width10.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2009-052272
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal745.59
SynopsisThese remarkable chess sets span civilizations, chronicling the game and its design beginning with the earliest known pieces and coming up to the surprising present. Considering chess through the perspectives of art and history, the engaging text touches upon the influences of local cultures and available materials, as well as the battles, rulers, and political factions that often inspired thematic sets. In addition to classic sets produced by Wedgwood, Meissen, and Murano, "Chess Masterpieces "includes the first ever comparison of two sets created by Faberge (only one of which was previously known to exist), and extensive examples of 20th- and 21st-century sets crafted by artists such as Man Ray, Marcel Duchamp, Salvador Dali, and Damien Hirst.", These remarkable chess sets span civilizations, chronicling the game and its design beginning with the earliest known pieces and coming up to the surprising present. Considering chess through the perspectives of art and history, the engaging text touches upon the influences of local cultures and available materials, as well as the battles, rulers, and political factions that often inspired thematic sets. In addition to classic sets produced by Wedgwood, Meissen, and Murano, Chess Masterpieces includes the first ever comparison of two sets created by Faberg (only one of which was previously known to exist), and extensive examples of 20th- and 21st-century sets crafted by artists such as Man Ray, Marcel Duchamp, Salvador Dal, and Damien Hirst.
LC Classification NumberNK4696.D43 2010
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- 24 Jan, 2019
Stunning work !
this is a beautiful book with excellent photos of Dr. Dean's collection. Very interesting for a chess collector to see all the various designs and read the stories behind the chess sets. These are from all over the world and was a great accompaniment to the exhibit.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 09 Mar, 2021
Great stuff.
Great stuff.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
