Art Nouveau
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Very Good. Jacket: Slipcase present, good condition with minor wear. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Firm and intact.
A landmark survey of one of the most distinctive and influential decorative movements in Western art history, Art Nouveau by Martin Battersby presents a richly illustrated account of the style that swept through Europe from the 1880s to the early 1900s. Battersby chronicles the movement's sweeping organic forms, sinuous lines, and romantic naturalism as expressed across architecture, jewellery, glasswork, poster art, and interior design. The book presents 54 full-colour illustrations that bring to life the works of pioneering artists and designers such as Alphonse Mucha, Gustav Klimt, Émile Gallé, and Louis Comfort Tiffany. Written with scholarly authority yet accessible elegance, it argues that Art Nouveau was not merely a fleeting decorative fashion but a bold rejection of industrialism and a celebration of handcrafted beauty. A cornerstone reference for collectors, design enthusiasts, and art historians alike, this volume remains an enduring and visually sumptuous introduction to the movement.
Author: Martin Battersby
Format: Hardback
Published: 1969, The Colour Library of Art
Genre: History of arts
Condition remarks:
Condition: Very Good. Jacket: Slipcase present, good condition with minor wear. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Firm and intact.
A landmark survey of one of the most distinctive and influential decorative movements in Western art history, Art Nouveau by Martin Battersby presents a richly illustrated account of the style that swept through Europe from the 1880s to the early 1900s. Battersby chronicles the movement's sweeping organic forms, sinuous lines, and romantic naturalism as expressed across architecture, jewellery, glasswork, poster art, and interior design. The book presents 54 full-colour illustrations that bring to life the works of pioneering artists and designers such as Alphonse Mucha, Gustav Klimt, Émile Gallé, and Louis Comfort Tiffany. Written with scholarly authority yet accessible elegance, it argues that Art Nouveau was not merely a fleeting decorative fashion but a bold rejection of industrialism and a celebration of handcrafted beauty. A cornerstone reference for collectors, design enthusiasts, and art historians alike, this volume remains an enduring and visually sumptuous introduction to the movement.