Treasures of the American Arts and Crafts Movement, 1890-1920 - Hardcover

Volpe, Tod M.; Cathers, Beth

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0810916959 ISBN 13: 9780810916951

Publisher: Harry N Abrams Inc, 1991

Synopsis

Profiles the movement that began at the turn-of-the-century and inspired a revolution in the decorative arts

About this title

About the Author:

Tod M. Volpe and Beth Cathers have been collectors, dealers and scholars in the field of Arts and Crafts for many years, and Alastair Duncan is well known for his various books on aspects of Art Nouveau and Art Deco.

From Library Journal:

Rejecting cheap, mass-produced items as aesthetically unappealing, the Arts and Crafts Movement integrated beauty and practicality by using quality materials and construction to create household objects with simple, straightforward designs. This book showcases these skillfully crafted objects, featuring furniture, ceramics, metal and silver, lighting and windows, and miscellaneous items in numerous beautiful illustrations. Separate chapters examine the designers, architects, and firms that offered various interpretations of the movement's philosophy. Libraries will want to consider, given the renewed interest in the craft-as-art debate. Judith Yankielun Lind, Free P.L., Berkeley Heights, N.J.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Harry N Abrams Inc
• Publication date: 1991
• ISBN 10: 0810916959
• ISBN 13: 9780810916951
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 206