Art Deco 1910-1939
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
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Pages: Good
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A landmark exhibition catalogue and comprehensive art history reference, Art Deco 1910–1939 presents the full sweep of one of the twentieth century's most glamorous and influential design movements, tracing its origins in the years before the First World War through to its global peak in the late 1930s. Published in conjunction with a major Victoria and Albert Museum exhibition, the volume chronicles how Art Deco unified fine art, architecture, fashion, jewelry, furniture, and industrial design under a bold aesthetic language defined by geometric forms, luxurious materials, and a celebration of modernity. Richly illustrated and meticulously researched, it details the movement's international reach—from the glittering salons of Paris to the skyscrapers of New York and the ocean liners crossing the Atlantic—demonstrating how Art Deco became the defining visual style of an era. Written by leading scholars in the field, the text argues that Art Deco was far more than mere decoration; it was a cultural response to rapid industrialization, shifting social values, and the seductive promise of a modern world. Authoritative yet accessible, this essential volume remains the definitive guide for collectors, designers, and anyone captivated by the elegance and energy of the Art Deco age.
Author: Ghislaine Wood
Format: Paperback
Published: 2008, National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) / V&A (Victoria and Albert Museum)
Genre: History of arts
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A landmark exhibition catalogue and comprehensive art history reference, Art Deco 1910–1939 presents the full sweep of one of the twentieth century's most glamorous and influential design movements, tracing its origins in the years before the First World War through to its global peak in the late 1930s. Published in conjunction with a major Victoria and Albert Museum exhibition, the volume chronicles how Art Deco unified fine art, architecture, fashion, jewelry, furniture, and industrial design under a bold aesthetic language defined by geometric forms, luxurious materials, and a celebration of modernity. Richly illustrated and meticulously researched, it details the movement's international reach—from the glittering salons of Paris to the skyscrapers of New York and the ocean liners crossing the Atlantic—demonstrating how Art Deco became the defining visual style of an era. Written by leading scholars in the field, the text argues that Art Deco was far more than mere decoration; it was a cultural response to rapid industrialization, shifting social values, and the seductive promise of a modern world. Authoritative yet accessible, this essential volume remains the definitive guide for collectors, designers, and anyone captivated by the elegance and energy of the Art Deco age.