Art Deco: 50 Works of Art You Should Know

Art Deco: 50 Works of Art You Should KnowDiscover the allure of Art Deco with 'Art Deco: 50 Works of Art You Should Know', a captivating exploration of this iconic movement. This beautifully illustrated book features 50 masterpieces, showcasing the elegance and innovation that defined Art Deco from the 1920s to the 1930s. Each work is presented chronologically, complete with full page illustrations and insightful explanatory texts, making it an essential resource for art enthusiasts and

Discover the allure of Art Deco with 'Art Deco: 50 Works of Art You Should Know', a captivating exploration of this iconic movement. This beautifully illustrated book features 50 masterpieces, showcasing the elegance and innovation that defined Art Deco from the 1920s to the 1930s. Each work is presented chronologically, complete with full-page illustrations and insightful explanatory texts, making it an essential resource for art enthusiasts and historians alike.

The curated collection includes remarkable pieces such as a soup tureen designed by Jean Puiforcat, Edward Steichen's captivating portrait of Fred Astaire, and a striking brass-framed mirror by Austrian artist Franz Hagenauer. You'll also find mesmerizing stills from the legendary Busby Berkeley film 'Footlight' and a stunning self-portrait by the renowned Polish painter Tamara de Lempicka.

In addition to these iconic works, this comprehensive guide covers various aspects of Art Deco, including jewelry, architecture, posters, and everyday objects that encapsulate the spirit of this vibrant era. Opening with an authoritative overview of the Art Deco movement, this book also includes biographies of each featured artist, enriching your understanding of their unique contributions to this artistic style.

With a compact size of 193 x 242 mm and a paperback binding, this 144-page treasure is perfect for both display and study. Dive into the world of one of the most influential art movements of the 20th century with 'Art Deco: 50 Works of Art You Should Know', your go-to reference for Art Deco masterpieces.

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CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 193 x 242 mm
Pages: 144
Bind: paperback
Author: Lynn Federle Publisher: Prestel Publishing
Publication Date: 01-12-2015

Presented chronologically in full-page illustrations accompanied by explanatory texts, these fifty iconic examples demonstrate the variety of ways Art Deco was expressed. Included here are a soup tureen designed by Jean Puiforcat; Edward Steichen's portrait of Fred Astaire; a brass-framed mirror by Austrian Franz Hagenauer; a still from the Busby Berkeley film, Footlight; and a self-portrait by the Polish painter Tamara de Lempicka. Other examples include jewellery, architecture, posters and items used in everyday life. Opening with an authoritative overview of the Art Deco movement and including biographies of each of the artists, this is a compact and affordable reference work

We are happy to combine shipping. Smartfox is a NZ owned business located in Auckland. This product is in stock in NZ which means no unexpected import charges, custom duty or tax.