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PublisherYale University Press

ISBN-100300204302

ISBN-139780300204308

eBay Product ID (ePID)201628014

Product Key Features

Book TitleFrench Art Deco

Number of Pages280 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicHistory & Criticism, Textile & Costume, Museums, Tours, Points of Interest, Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions / General, American / General, Furniture, Decorative Arts

Publication Year2014

IllustratorYes

GenreDesign, Travel, Art

AuthorJared Goss

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Weight61.9 Oz

Item Length10.5 in

Item Width9.5 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2014-015621

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal709.44/0747471

SynopsisAn essential survey of French Art Deco, with alluring photographs that render it an art object in its own right The French Art Deco style, which encapsulates the complex, modern sensibilities of the early 20th century, is epitomized by the French works exhibited at the Paris 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts D coratifs et Industriales. The exquisite craftsmanship and artistry of the dazzling works displayed spoke to a sophisticated modernity, yet they were rooted in tradition. Interest in Art Deco has not only endured to the present day, but has grown steadily, and the style is now better known and more collected than ever before. This informative publication provides an introduction to the historical backdrop for the Art Deco movement and outlines the most salient aspects of the aesthetic. Sumptuous, all-new photography features over one hundred masterpieces, created by forty-five artists, from the Metropolitan Museum of Art's renowned collection. Each chapter focuses on a specific designer, and includes a biography and discussions of the objects, enlivened by generous quotes from contemporary writings. As one of the only English volumes devoted to French Art Deco, this is a significant contribution to the study and appreciation of the style., An essential survey of French Art Deco, with alluring photographs that render it an art object in its own right The French Art Deco style, which encapsulates the complex, modern sensibilities of the early 20th century, is epitomized by the French works exhibited at the Paris 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriales. The exquisite craftsmanship and artistry of the dazzling works displayed spoke to a sophisticated modernity, yet they were rooted in tradition. Interest in Art Deco has not only endured to the present day, but has grown steadily, and the style is now better known and more collected than ever before. This informative publication provides an introduction to the historical backdrop for the Art Deco movement and outlines the most salient aspects of the aesthetic. Sumptuous, all-new photography features over one hundred masterpieces, created by forty-five artists, from the Metropolitan Museum of Art's renowned collection. Each chapter focuses on a specific designer, and includes a biography and discussions of the objects, enlivened by generous quotes from contemporary writings. As one of the only English volumes devoted to French Art Deco, this is a significant contribution to the study and appreciation of the style. Published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art/Distributed by Yale University Press, An essential survey of French Art Deco, with alluring photographs that render it an art object in its own right

LC Classification NumberN6848.5.A77M48 2014