Regency Silver - Couverture rigide

Koopman Rare Art

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1898565104 ISBN 13 : 9781898565109

Editeur : John Adamson, 2012

Synopsis

Unlike rococo, the term Regency refers to a period rather than a style. In fact the silver made during the first quarter of the nineteenth century is splendidly diverse. Much of it was startlingly new, using the motifs of classical decoration in revolutionary ways, while many pieces revived renaissance, mannerist and especially rococo decoration but with an entirely fresh twist. Strictly speaking the Regency lasted from 1811 to the death of George III in 1820. Yet one can detect a distinct period commencing at the end of 1790s and extending to the late 1820s. When the masterpieces of the Regency period shown here were made, there were innovative both in style and technique. They still have the power to delight and amaze us with their imagination and superb craftsmanship.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: John Adamson
• Date d'édition: 2012
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1898565104
• ISBN 13: 9781898565109
• Reliure: Relié
• Illustrateur: Hills Guy
• Nombre de pages: 38
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible