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Art Deco: The Golden Age of Graphic Art & Illustration by Rosalind Ormiston, Michael Robinson (Hardcover, 2009)
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This Art Deco book by Rosalind Ormiston and Michael Robinson showcases the Golden Age of Graphic Art and Illustration. It features 192 pages of stunning illustrations and designs from the Art Deco period, with a focus on the 1920s and 1930s. The hardcover book has a height of 289mm and width of 279mm, weighing 1826g, making it a substantial addition to any coffee table or book collection.The book is published by Flame Tree Publishing and is in English language, with features such as being illustrated in colour. It is a must-have for any art lover or collector interested in Art Déco and design. This book is perfect for those who are looking to add to their collection of rare and beautiful books.
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Focusing on Art Deco graphic art and illustration, this coffee-table book features fascinating text on the movement in general, fashion and advertising, accompanied by beautiful reproductions of work by talents such as Barbier, Erte, Cassandre and Colin. Echoing examples of other forms of Art Deco are also included. This beautifully illustrated book is a celebration of Art Deco's expression through the graphic arts and illustration. Divided into three sections the movement, its fashion and advertising the reader gains great insight into the artists and innovators that helped popularize the Art Deco movement, such as Georges Barbier, Erte, Cassandre and Paul Colin. While the main focus for this intriguing book is centred on graphic art, numerous examples of other forms of Art Deco are also featured. Nestled among the posters and paintings, sculpture, objets d'art and jewellery assert their similarity, whether through line, form or theme. These echoes serve to show the creativity fertility of the period as styles and ideas traversed artistic media. AUTHORS: Michael Robinson is a freelance lecturer and writer on British art and design history. Originally an art dealer with his own provincial gallery in Sussex, he entered academic life by way of a career change, having gained a first class honours and Masters degree at Kingston University. He is currently working on his doctorate, a study of early modernist period British dealers. He continues to lecture on British and French art of the Modern period. Rosalind Ormiston is a researcher, lecturer and author in art, architecture and design history. She lectures in art and architectural history at Kingston University, London. Her recent publications include Colour Source Book, Alphonse Mucha: Masterworks, Art Deco: The Golden Age of Graphic Art and Illustration; Michelangelo: His Life and Works in 500 Images and Leonardo da Vinci: His Life and Works in 500 Images. SELLING POINTS: . Hugely popular art movement. . Focuses on stunning graphic-art-based images. . Includes other art forms to show cross-fertilisation of styles. . Thoughtful and informative text. . Beautiful reproductions on high-quality paper make it a desirable coffee-table title. 170 illustrationsProduct Identifiers
PublisherFlame Tree Publishing
ISBN-139781847862792
eBay Product ID (ePID)91340820
Product Key Features
Book TitleArt Deco: the Golden Age of Graphic Art & Illustration
AuthorRosalind Ormiston, Michael Robinson
FormatHardcover
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2009
Number of Pages192 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height289mm
Item Width279mm
Item Weight1826g
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorMichael Robinson, Rosalind Ormiston
Series TitleMasterworks
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
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- 29 Dec, 2020
Great book.
I originally purchased a new version of this book as a gift for my mother. I wanted a copy for myself as and artist, I continually look for inspiration in my art, it ticked all the boxes.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 18 Oct, 2017
Brill
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 19 Feb, 2023
good book
Nice size, well presented.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 09 Oct, 2019
A sumptuous book
A sumptuous book with glorious and high quality pictures.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 11 Nov, 2020
Beautiful book
I was very happy with this book - excellent condition.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 07 Jun, 2024
It’s a great book for its price!
It’s a great book for its price!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
