For Art's Sake: The Aesthetic Movement in Print and Beyond, 1870–1890 - Couverture rigide

Holzenberg, Eric

 
9781605830643: For Art's Sake: The Aesthetic Movement in Print and Beyond, 1870–1890

Synopsis

Published to accompany the eponymous Grolier Club exhibition, this catalogue explores in unprecedented breadth and depth the important role of print media in the development and spread of aesthetic ideals in applied art of all kinds, including architecture, interior design, and the book arts. The foreword and introduction by the author are followed by descriptions of 129 books, prints, and other objects displaying the exceptional artistry and wit of the Aesthetic Movement, which dominated the decorative arts in the period 1870-1890.

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À propos de l'auteur

Eric Holzenberg is the director of the Grolier Club, America's oldest and largest society for bibliophiles and enthusiasts in the graphic arts. He has written numerous articles, and lectured widely on topics in bibliography, bibliophily, and book history.

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