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Tells the story of the design and the decorative arts in Britain from the end of the Middle Ages through the reigns of Henry VIII and the great Elizabethan era to the beginning of the 18th century.
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Contains an entry for the Arts and Crafts Movement.__
Von 1906 bis 1980 brachte das britische Magazin The Studio jeweils ein Jahrbuch zum Thema Decorative Art heraus, das sich den jüngsten Trends in Baukunst, Innenarchitektur und -einrichtung widmete, darunter Sparten wie Beleuchtung, Glaswaren, Textilien, Metallwaren und Keramik. Seit die Publikation eingestellt wurde, sind die inzwischen schwer aufzutreibenden Kompendien bei Händlern und Sammlern überaus begehrt. Die 1960er-Jahre waren ein Jahrzehnt beispielloser gesellschaftlicher, sexueller und politischer Veränderungen. Befreiung lag in der Luft, Nationen eilten im Wettlauf zum Mond, die visuelle Schöpferkraft war schier grenzenlos, und all die aufgestauten Energien bahnten sich ihren...
Provides keys to the understanding of Moroccan architecture and geometical arabesques.
A survey of spectacular breadth, covering the history of decorative arts and design worldwide over the past six hundred years
A comprehensive guide to the history and development of style and design from 1700 to the present day, from No.1 antiques and collectables expert Judith Miller. From priceless Oriental porcelain and Huguenot silver to exquisite Art Deco glass and minimalist contemporary chairs, explore the entire spectrum of decorative pieces including furniture, ceramics, silverware, glass, textiles, sculpture, clocks, and posters through the centuries. Discover how to identify the key features and motifs, materials and techniques that influenced design and their significance. Uncover the stories behind the key designers and craftsmen, and the movements they represent. Over 3,000 beautiful items reveal the style and beauty of furnishings and objects used to decorate interiors through the centuries.
From ancient Sumerian pottery to Tiffany stained glass, decorative art has been a fundamental part of the human experience for generations. While fine art is confined to galleries and museums, decorative art is the art of the every day, combining beauty with functionality in objects ranging from the prosaic to the fantastical. In this work, Albert Jacquemart celebrates the beauty and artistic potential behind even the most quotidian object. Readers will walk away from this text with a newfound appreciation for the subtle artistry of the manufactured world.
Catalog of the following works in the National Gallery of Art's collection of decorative arts: Chinese porcelains from the Qing dynasty, Persian and Indian rugs and carpets from the Peter A.B. Widener collection, two Chinese paintings from the 19th century and a 17th century Coromandel lacquer screen.