The Encyclopedia of Decorative Arts, 1890-1940Authorities on modern design discuss the stylistic evolutions of the early twentieth century--Art Nouveau, Art Deco, and Bauhaus--and include hundreds of photographs illustrating the works of great designers |
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Contents
INTRODUCTION by Philippe Garner | 7 |
ART NOUVEAU by R H Guerrand | 18 |
MODERNISM by Gillian Naylor | 28 |
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| Title | The Encyclopedia of Decorative Arts, 1890-1940 Quarto book |
| Editor | Philippe Garner |
| Edition | reprint |
| Publisher | Galahad Books, 1982 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | Dec 22, 2007 |
| ISBN | 0883656418, 9780883656419 |
| Length | 320 pages |
| Subjects | › Art / General |
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