The Grove Encyclopedia of Decorative Arts covers thousands of years of decorative arts production throughout western and non-western culture.
From African basketwork to Zerbst pottery, The Grove Encyclopedia of Decorative Arts covers thousands of years of decorative arts production throughout western and non-western cultures.
Explore the works of Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, and the Wiener Werkstätte, or learn about the history of Navajo blankets and wing chairs in thousands of entries on artists, craftsmen, designers, workshops, and decorative art forms.
Included in each volume are entries on the qualities and historical uses of materials such as jade, opal, and bronze.
In addition to concise definitions of dozens of art forms and styles, there are also hundreds of in-depth articles discussing the history of armour, jewellery, furniture, textiles, and ceramics.
With extensive cross-references and updated bibliography, this reference book offers the best that Grove has to offer along with the most recent findings in the decorative arts.
Illuminated by more than 600 illustrations and dozens of colour photos in this reliable and accessible text, this book is of great importance for any general reader, collector, curator, or scholar interested in this fascinating and varied field.
·Provides comprehensive coverage of decorative arts from all around the world.
· Offers fascinating art historical and cultural information about artists, craftsmen, workshops, materials, styles, and periods across thousands of years.
· Includes over 1,000 new specially-written articles plus hundreds of articles relating to the decorative arts from the acclaimed 34-volume Dictionary of Art which have been revised and updated to take account of the latest scholarship.
· Features over 600 beautiful illustrations of furniture, ceramics, jewellery, interior decoration, and modern design.
· Offers a comprehensive bibliography and extensive cross-referencing in easy-to-use A-Z format.
PVP de prepublicación 246,00 euros hasta 31 enero de 2007, después de esa fecha 310,00 euros
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