Furniture Of About 1900 From Austria & Hungary In The Victoria & Albert Museum

Furniture Of About 1900 From Austria & Hungary In The Victoria & Albert Museum

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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: Simon Jervis
Binding: Hardback
Published: Victoria and Albert Museum., 1986

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Slight chips to corners of DJ.

This scholarly volume presents a comprehensive examination of furniture design from Austria and Hungary around the turn of the 20th century. It meticulously details the significant collection housed within the Victoria & Albert Museum, illustrating the distinctive styles and influential designers of the period. The text chronicles the evolution of Art Nouveau and Secessionist movements, showcasing how these artistic currents shaped domestic and public furnishings. Simon Jervis, an authority in the field, uncovers the cultural and historical context that informed these innovative designs, offering a vital resource for enthusiasts and scholars of decorative arts.

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Description

Author: Simon Jervis
Binding: Hardback
Published: Victoria and Albert Museum., 1986

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Slight chips to corners of DJ.

This scholarly volume presents a comprehensive examination of furniture design from Austria and Hungary around the turn of the 20th century. It meticulously details the significant collection housed within the Victoria & Albert Museum, illustrating the distinctive styles and influential designers of the period. The text chronicles the evolution of Art Nouveau and Secessionist movements, showcasing how these artistic currents shaped domestic and public furnishings. Simon Jervis, an authority in the field, uncovers the cultural and historical context that informed these innovative designs, offering a vital resource for enthusiasts and scholars of decorative arts.