The Art Of French Glass: 1860-1914
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A richly authoritative work of decorative arts history, The Art of French Glass: 1860-1914 chronicles the golden age of French glassmaking, spanning the height of the Art Nouveau movement and the extraordinary craftsmanship that defined it. The text presents the visionary artists and workshops — from Émile Gallé's poetic nature-inspired forms to the luminous creations of Daum Frères and René Lalique — who transformed glass from a utilitarian material into a celebrated fine art medium. With scholarly precision and genuine admiration for the craft, Bloch-Dermant details the technical innovations, regional traditions, and aesthetic philosophies that propelled French glass to international renown during this pivotal era. Illustrated with careful attention to the visual language of each artist's work, the volume serves as both an essential reference for collectors and a compelling cultural portrait of a society in the throes of artistic reinvention.
Author: Janine Bloch-Dermant
Format: Hardback
Published: 1980, Thames and Hudson
Genre: History of arts
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A richly authoritative work of decorative arts history, The Art of French Glass: 1860-1914 chronicles the golden age of French glassmaking, spanning the height of the Art Nouveau movement and the extraordinary craftsmanship that defined it. The text presents the visionary artists and workshops — from Émile Gallé's poetic nature-inspired forms to the luminous creations of Daum Frères and René Lalique — who transformed glass from a utilitarian material into a celebrated fine art medium. With scholarly precision and genuine admiration for the craft, Bloch-Dermant details the technical innovations, regional traditions, and aesthetic philosophies that propelled French glass to international renown during this pivotal era. Illustrated with careful attention to the visual language of each artist's work, the volume serves as both an essential reference for collectors and a compelling cultural portrait of a society in the throes of artistic reinvention.