Christie's Art Deco
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
Published: September 1, 2000
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 192
ISBN-13: 9780823006434
Subjects: Art & Art Instruction; Decorative arts; 20th century; 20th Century Art; Design; Fine Arts; Decoration and ornament; Art; Art deco; History - Modern (Late 19th Century to 1945); Art / Design / General; Art, Architecture & Photography; Home & Garden; Interior; History
First sentence: The Art Deco period of the 1920s and 1930s saw a clear partnership develop among architects, designers, and craftsmen in the production of decorative schemes for the interiors of the new Modernist and Art Deco style buildings and apartments.
Description: "When in 1930 William Van Alen, architect of the Chrysler Building in New York, chose to 'pierce the sky, not just reach up and scrape it' with his Art Deco design, he embodied the spirit of the age in a time when everything in the arts was expected to be higher, faster and more dynamic than ever before.".

"Today affordable art pieces are within the grasp of many collectors and in this review of the period specialists from Christie's Twentieth Century Decorative Arts Department provide their expert knowledge in the consideration of subjects such as furniture, jewellery, silver and metalwork, and advertising art.

In addition, biographies of every key participant in Art Deco design are provided; from the traditionalist Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann, to Clarice Cliff with her vibrant colour palette, Paul-Emile Brandt with his opulent accessory designs, and the avant-garde Le Corbusier.".

"Illustrated with images from Christie's archives, the exuberance of this truly cosmopolitan age in design history is justly celebrated. Its dynamic spirit is captured in images of striking Japanese ceramics, vibrant Swiss poster designs, exquisite French glass and the striking boldness of American architectural detailing." "This is an essential book for all collectors and enthusiasts of Art Deco."--BOOK JACKET.