
From Invention to Perfection
Masterpieces of Eighteenth-Century Decorative Art
Arnoldsche (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published in March 2016
Book
Hardback
416 pages
978-3-89790-442-2 (ISBN)
Description
One hundred masterpieces of European art and arts and crafts of the eighteenth century form a panorama of innovation, design and expert realisation. In their sumptuous design, the porcelain, furniture, bronzes and silver objects are all miracles of the luxury craftsmanship found in court art. Such sophisticated design was the driving force behind the quickly successive styles of classicism, naturalism and the exotic design of the Rococo period. André-Charles Boulle, Jakob Philipp Hackert, Johann Joachim Kaendler, Alexandre-Jean Oppenordt und Jean-Baptiste François Pater are just some of the renowned artists featured in this catalogue. The artworks are opulently presented, interpreted in detail and arranged according to context. Thus the colourful image of a great era in art emerges, one that relied on creative energy and the power of the imagination.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Stuttgart
Germany
Illustrations
346 Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 28 cm
Width: 24 cm
Weight
2464 gr
ISBN-13
978-3-89790-442-2 (9783897904422)
Schweitzer Classification
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Author
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Editor
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