French Art Deco
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| Rating | : | 4.93 (618 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0300204302 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 280 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-02-07 |
| Language | : | English |
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Four Stars great artist / artisan book but i miss the french / parisian architecture. This is the most extraordinary and comprehensive volume on French This is the most extraordinary and comprehensive volume on French Art Deco. It should be in every enthusiasts library.. French Art Deco While I was in Paris, I saw plenty of Art Deco. Palais de Chaillot, Les Jardins du Trocadéro, Le Grand Rex cinema etc.The International Exposition of Modern Industrial and Decorative Arts was in Paris, from April to October 1925.Enjoy your tour.
Jared Goss is an independent scholar and former associate curator in the Department of Modern and Contemporary Art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About the AuthorJared Goss is an independent scholar and former associate curator in the Department of Modern and Contemporary Art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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.. This informative publication provides an introduction to the historical backdrop for the Art Deco movement and outlines the most salient aspects of the aesthetic. Each chapter focuses on a specific designer, and includes a biography and discussions of the objects, enlivened by generous quotes from contemporary writings. The exquisite craftsmanship and artistry of the dazzling works displayed spoke to a sophis