
A Closer Look: Frames
Nicholas Penny(Author)
National Gallery Company Ltd (Publisher)
Published on 3. May 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
96 pages
978-1-85709-440-4 (ISBN)
Description
Frames often catch the eye and arouse the curiosity of visitors to galleries and museums, yet labels and catalogues rarely comment on them. Nicholas Penny conveys his interest in the history of frames, the design and techniques of frame-making, what frames do for paintings, and the part they play in the decoration and often the architecture of an interior. The emphasis is on the changing function and varied purpose of frames as well as the different styles of ornament, materials, finishes, and techniques used. This Closer Look guide is illustrated by frames from the National Gallery's magnificent collection.
Published by National Gallery Company/Distributed by Yale University Press
Published by National Gallery Company/Distributed by Yale University Press
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
90 color illus.
Dimensions
Height: 211 mm
Width: 146 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
221 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85709-440-4 (9781857094404)
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Nicholas Penny is Director of the National Gallery, London. He was previously Senior Curator of Sculpture and Decorative Arts at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.