This lavishly illustrated book presents a rich variety of European tapestries from the Art Institute of Chicago. These exquisite tapestries include medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque examples, manufactured at almost all the major centers of production in many of the foremost workshops. Among the works discussed are The Annunciation , a Renaissance masterpiece designed by an artist in the circle of Mantegna; Autumn and Winter , based on designs by Charles Le Brun; and The Elephant , woven after a design by Jean-Baptiste ...
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This lavishly illustrated book presents a rich variety of European tapestries from the Art Institute of Chicago. These exquisite tapestries include medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque examples, manufactured at almost all the major centers of production in many of the foremost workshops. Among the works discussed are The Annunciation , a Renaissance masterpiece designed by an artist in the circle of Mantegna; Autumn and Winter , based on designs by Charles Le Brun; and The Elephant , woven after a design by Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer. An international team of scholars explain the history of this previously unpublished collection and offer new designer and workshop attributions, design and source identifications, and provenance information. Distributed for the Art Institute of Chicago Exhibition Schedule: The Art Institute of Chicago (November 1, 2008 - January 4, 2009)
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Very good in very good dust jacket. Clean tight illustrated hardcover in jacket. A very good book in a very good dust jacket. ALL ITEMS ARE SENT BY ROYAL MAIL.
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HARDCOVER Good-Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name-GOOD Oversized.
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New. 0300119607. *** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request ***-*** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT-Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened--Text in English. 416 pp. With 369 ills. (143 col. ). 32 x 26 cm. --with a bonus offer--
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Fine in Fine Dust Jacket. 4to. 408 pp. In slipcase. We specialize in fine books in collectible condition. Orders are professionaly packaged and shipped promptly. P12.
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SIGNED and inscribed by the editor. Cover and binding are worn but intact. A reading copy in fair condition. Crack along front cover's illustration. Secure packaging for safe delivery.
Beautiful art book designed for those interested in the arts rather than the casual reader. Pictures and descriptions of tapestries are excellent. The book compliments the recent exhibition of a part of the collection at the Chicago Art Institute. Highly recommended for the artistically inclined.
