Gimson And The Barnsleys: 'Wonderful Furniture Of A Commonplace Kind'
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Mary Comino
Binding: Hardback
Published: Evans Brothers., 1980
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Minor fading to DJ, tanning and foxing to pages and previous owner writing to FEP.
This insightful volume chronicles the lives and work of Ernest Gimson and the Barnsley brothers, Sidney and Ernest, pivotal figures in the British Arts and Crafts movement. It presents their philosophy of craftsmanship, emphasizing the beauty of natural materials and traditional techniques in creating functional yet exquisite furniture. The narrative illustrates their dedication to honest construction and design, offering a detailed look at their workshops and the enduring legacy of their commonplace yet extraordinary pieces. Comino’s meticulous research uncovers the collaborative spirit and individual genius that defined their contributions to early 20th-century design, making it an essential read for enthusiasts of art history and decorative arts.
Author: Mary Comino
Binding: Hardback
Published: Evans Brothers., 1980
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Minor fading to DJ, tanning and foxing to pages and previous owner writing to FEP.
This insightful volume chronicles the lives and work of Ernest Gimson and the Barnsley brothers, Sidney and Ernest, pivotal figures in the British Arts and Crafts movement. It presents their philosophy of craftsmanship, emphasizing the beauty of natural materials and traditional techniques in creating functional yet exquisite furniture. The narrative illustrates their dedication to honest construction and design, offering a detailed look at their workshops and the enduring legacy of their commonplace yet extraordinary pieces. Comino’s meticulous research uncovers the collaborative spirit and individual genius that defined their contributions to early 20th-century design, making it an essential read for enthusiasts of art history and decorative arts.