Originating in early twentieth-century France Art Deco is a pastiche of artistic styles influenced by Cubism & Futurism Egyptology & the Orient Ballet Russes & the Bauhaus. Alistair Duncans exhaustive work surveys one of the most exhilarating periods of decorative art illuminating the cultural fabric of the period & discussing some of the centurys most influential artists & craftsmen & their works. From Edgar Brandts ornate ironwork for ocean liners to Rene Laliques celebrated perfume bottles to the Chrysler Building Art Deco" takes us on a dazzling tour of one of the centurys most vital decorative movements. Antique Collector praises the book as "lavishly illustrated with photographs of interiors as well as individual pieces...an invaluable book for collectors." 194 illus. 44 in color" ...

An explosion of new ceramic design in the late 1920s & early 1930s introduced vibrant colours & dramatic angular shapes to the breakfast tables of Britain & the world. Never before or since has there been such diversity in British ceramics as hundreds of manufacturers produced exciting new designs that embodied their enthusiasm for the 'bright new' age & continental modernism. Displaying an angular tea-set or a dinner service enamelled in a brilliant geometric pattern became proof that the owner was participating in the 'modern way' of living. Bay windows from John O' Groats to Land's End proudly exhibited the brightly coloured designs & impractical but glamourous ceramics from manufacturers such as Shelley Wilkinson's Wade Heath & Myott. This book also
Includes:: information on how to identify & date ceramics at a glance; all the major designers including Clarice Cliff Susie Cooper & Charlotte Rhead; contectual information on how ceramics were displayed in the home.
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Straddling two World Wars & the Great Depression ushering in the Jazz Age & the era of the automobile & skyscraper fomenting in the great cities of Europe & America & shaping everything from the Golden Gate Bridge to the humble desk lamp the story of Art Deco is the story of our modern world. In this book the most comprehensive account of the decorative arts of the Art Deco period ever assembled Alastair Duncan celebrates the styles rich variety of form & its diverse international roots as the very factors that make it a perennial favourite of modern collectors & designers. Sumptuously illustrated & written by one of the worlds leading experts Art Deco Complete" will be the definitive work on the subject for many years to come." ...

This popular celebration of roaring 1920s fashion is now available in paperback. From beaded evening dresses for dancing the Charleston to sporty outfits for golf the world of Hollywood & F. Scott Fitzgerald is conjured up in sumptuous pictures of stylish outfits for all occasions. A wealth of evocative illustrations from the V& As world-famous dress collection & from the stylish fashion magazines of the time recreates this glamorous era. ...

Part of a new series of beautiful special gift art books 100 Art Deco Fashion Masterpieces highlights 100 artworks from fashion illustrators of the era that was characterized by the allure of modernity progression womens liberation luxury
- leading to the short hemlines & androgyny of the Flapper the outdoorsy Sporty girl & Silver Screen goddesses. Artists include Georges Barbier Paul Iribe & Erte.
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Many people love the idea of living a more creative life but dont know where to begin. Art Doodle Love by art journaling expert Dawn Devries Sokol is the perfect way to try out their creativity by sketching collaging & writing their thoughts. Loosely inspired by the book Eat Pray Love Elizabeth Gilberts memoir of self-discovery through a year of travel Art Doodle Love overflows with colourful vibrant pages for thinking collecting venting soul searching & documenting everyday life. A front section describes how to use the book & suggests the best pens & markers for drawing & doodling the best techniques for art doodling tasks & also offers multiple exercises to get the doodle mojo flowing. Following this are prompts with various painted & collaged backgrounds to spark inspiration. Throughout the process the journal keeper develops her artistic skills gains confidence in her natural creativity & learns about herself through self-reflection. ...

Art for Baby: Faces is the highly anticipated follow-up to Art for Baby which supports the NSPCC & showcases some of the contemporary art worlds best-known artists. As faces have been scientifically proven to be among the first images a baby can understand each page features a different face with the added surprise of the babys own face reflected in the mylar mirror on the final spread. The multicultural selection of artists is sure to have international appeal & be a hit with art-lovers & babies alike! ...

The geometric shapes & natural forms captured with exceptional precision in Ernst Haeckels prints still influence artists & designers to this day. This volume highlights the research & findings of this natural scientist. Powerful modern microscopes have confirmed the accuracy of Haeckels prints which even in their day became world famous. Haeckels portfolio first published between 1899 & 1904 in separate installments is described in the opening essays. The plates illustrate Haeckels fundamental monistic notion of the unity of all living things" & the wide variety of forms are executed with utmost delicacy. Incipient microscopic organisms are juxtaposed with highly developed plants & animals. The pages ordered according to geometric & "constructive" aspects document the oness of the world in its most diversified forms. This collection of plates was not only well-received by scientists but by artists & architects as well. Rene Binet a pioneer of glass & iron constructions Emile Galle a renowned Art Nouveau designer & the photographer Karl Blossfeld all make explicit reference to Haeckel in their work." ...

This is a fully illustrated guide to the glorious riches of Londons museums & galleries drawing on the cream of the citys collections to create an easily navigable narrative history of art. The guides unique approach means that you can locate your favourite artist or style of art in any museum & follow this throughout the museums of London. Do you like say the pre-Raphaelites? This book will show you where to find their works in London from great masterpieces of the genre on show in world-famous institutions to hidden gems housed in galleries off the beaten track. Drink in the beauty of Burne-Joness stained glass in the Holy Trinity Church in Sloane Street then move on to see Millaiss Ophelia in Tate Britain; jump on the tube to Walthamstow to the William Morris Gallery which was once Morriss home & now displays a fine selection of pre-Raphaelite paintings. Featuring over 100 galleries including the National Maritime Museum the Institute of Archaeology the National Gallery Tate the Saatchi Gallery & the Royal Academy of Arts & works by such artists as Rossetti Francis Bacon Van Gogh & Velazquez The Art Guide: London" is the perfect guidebook for all art lovers who visit & live in the city." ...

Art history is more than just a collection of dates & foreign-sounding names obscure movements & arcane isms. Every age for the last 50 000 years has left its unique imprint on the world & from the first cave paintings to the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel from the Byzantine mosaics of the Hagia Sophia to the graffiti-inspired paintings of Jean-Michel Basquiat art history tells the story of our evolving notions of who & what we are & our place in the universe. Whether youre an art enthusiast whod like to know more about the history behind your favorite works & artists or somebody who couldnt tell a Titian & a De Kooning-but would like to-Art History For Dummies is for you. It takes you on a tour of thirty millennia of artistic expression covering the artistic movements major artists & indispensable masterworks & the world events & cultural trends that helped spawn them. With the help of stunning black-&-white photos throughout & a sixteen-page gallery of color images it covers:* The rise & fall of classical art in Greece & Rome* The differences between Renaissance art & Mannerism* How the industrial revolution spawned Romanticism* How & why Post-Impression branched off from Impressionism* Constructivism Dadaism Surrealism & other 20th century isms* Whats up with todays eclectic art scene Art History For Dummies is an unbeatable reference for anyone who wants to understand art in its historical context. ...