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A visually stunning and informative survey of Lalique's glasswork that includes hundreds of exquisite pieces and related archival material Rene Lalique, a master artist and designer of early 20th-century France, initially achieved fame for his jewelry creations that were widely admired and collected. He began experimenting with glass in the 1890s, and was so captivated by the material that he spent the rest of his career working with it exclusively. The glass objects that he designed, such as vases, ashtrays, tableware, and other household accessories, are now considered iconic representations of the Art Nouveau and Art Deco movements. This publication traces Lalique's distinguished career, including his early experimentation with glass in jewelry-making; his production of innovative perfume bottles, some of the first pieces he made entirely of glass; and the peak of his glassmaking career at the 1925 International Exposition of Modern Industrial and Decorative Arts in Paris. Hundreds of color photographs-including many dramatic, full-page images-spotlight individual pieces of glass and original wax and plaster models selected from the extensive collection of The Corning Museum of Glass. The book also draws on the Museum's wealth of archival material on Lalique, including design drawings and photographs. This strikingly beautiful and informative volume is a testament to the singular allure of his enchanting glass.Product Identifiers
PublisherElizabeth Everton, Tina Oldknow, Yale University Press
ISBN-139780300205114
eBay Product ID (ePID)209459368
Product Key Features
Book TitleRen? Lalique: Enchanted by Glass
AuthorKelley Jo Elliott
FormatHardcover
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2014
Number of Pages384 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height265mm
Item Width260mm
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorKelley Jo Elliott
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States