Art Deco Complete: The Definitive Guide to the Decorative Arts of the 1920s and 1930s

DUNCAN ALASTAIR

ISBN 10: 0500238553 / ISBN 13: 9780500238554

Published by THAMES HUDSON, 1999

About this Item

Straddling two World Wars and the Great Depression, ushering in the Jazz Age and the era of the automobile and skyscraper, fomenting in the great cities of Europe and America and 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 styleâ s rich variety of form and its diverse international roots as the very factors that make it a perennial favourite of modern collectors and designers. Sumptuously illustrated and written by one of the worldâ s leading experts, Art Deco Complete will be the definitive work on the subject for many years to come.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Art Deco Complete: The Definitive Guide to the Decorative Arts of the 1920s and 1930s
• Publisher: THAMES HUDSON
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0500238553
• ISBN 13: 9780500238554
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

In an exhaustive exploration of Art Deco decorative arts, Alastair Duncan highlights the style's rich forms and diverse global roots, beloved by collectors and designers alike. Originating in France with a luxurious aesthetic, it later evolved to incorporate metal and plastic, now known as 'Deco'. Despite Paris being its heart, Art Deco was globally inspired, with artists and designers from Europe and the Americas drawing from various traditions. The guide starts with essays on key media like furniture, sculpture, and jewelry, followed by detailed biographies of prominent artists. The second half offers an authoritative, illustrated AZ listing of significant Art Deco designers.

About the Author

Alastair Duncan's work as an officer and consultant at Christie's New York from 1977-1990 has made him a leading authority on Art Deco and Art Nouveau decorative arts. This is his thirty-third book on the decorative arts including Abrams's Masterworks of Louis Comfort Tiffany and American Art Deco. He lives in New York City.