The decorative arts of a brief period in the late 19th and early 20th centuries reflect the mood of the times - reaction was in the air and the result was a vogue for the ornamental style known as 'art noveau', a style characterised by naturalism, sinuous lines, asymmetrical forms and excellence in craftsmanship, and one which has been reassessed and rehabilitated in the latter part of the 20th century. A European phenomenon, the French led the field and the catalogues of the Paris Salons over a twenty year period ...
Read More
The decorative arts of a brief period in the late 19th and early 20th centuries reflect the mood of the times - reaction was in the air and the result was a vogue for the ornamental style known as 'art noveau', a style characterised by naturalism, sinuous lines, asymmetrical forms and excellence in craftsmanship, and one which has been reassessed and rehabilitated in the latter part of the 20th century. A European phenomenon, the French led the field and the catalogues of the Paris Salons over a twenty year period illustrate work by such artists as Boucheron, Chaumet, Galle and Lalique. It is these catalogue illustrations which make up this unique pictorial encyclopaedia and bring together a record of the outstanding and imaginative work of art noveau artists and craftsmen by subject. Volume I comprises some 3,000 illustrations of jewellery by designers A-K; (L-Z) containing over 2,500 illustrations will be published shortly after Volume 1.
Read Less
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Collectable-Very Good Condition in Very Good jacket. 9781851491599. Art and Design. VG/VG 2002 reprint ACC hardback, price-clipped DJ, profusely illustrated. Light wear along top edge of jacket only, VG bright and unmarked. Size: 8.76 x 1.25 x 11.28 inches. 350 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 2-3 kilos. Category: Antiques & Collectibles; Art and Design; The Arts; The Arts: treatments and subjects; ISBN: 1851491597. ISBN/EAN: 9781851491599. Dewey Code: 745.4441. The photos provided are of our own book, further photos may be arranged upon request. Inventory No: 088989.