DECORATIVES ART

Escritt, Stephen; Hillier, Bevis

ISBN 10: 0714843288 / ISBN 13: 9780714843285

Published by Phaidon Press, 2003

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: DECORATIVES ART
• Publisher: Phaidon Press
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0714843288
• ISBN 13: 9780714843285
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: very_good

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Synopsis

The dominant style in architecture and design of the 1920s and 30s, Art Deco was an exuberant reaction to the austerity of the war years. Characterized by geometric shapes, stylized natural forms and the use of luxurious materials, and inspired by sources ranging from Ancient Egypt to the Ballets Russes, the style rapidly spread from France to Britain, the United States and all over the globe during the 1930s.

The fascinating text of this attractive volume charts the various worldwide manifestations of Art Deco to demonstrate with eloquence that the style - though labelled a 'movement' only in retrospect - had an astounding coherence that led to its international appeal. The first ever book to explore Art Deco's pervasive influence in all areas of life, Art Deco Style is illustrated with examples from all over the world, from liners to letter-boxes and lampposts.

About the Author

Bevis Hillier is the author of more than 20 books, including Art Deco: A Design Handbook, The Style of the Century and The World of Art Deco.

Stephen Escritt is a specialist in nineteenth- and twentieth-century decorative arts, especially in the fields of interior design and furniture. A regular contributor to arts journals, he is author of Art Nouveau in Phaidon's Arts & Ideas series.