Ruhlmann: Master of Art Deco
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| Rating | : | 4.88 (643 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0810915596 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 312 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-09-16 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
. Florence Camard is the world’s foremost authority on the work of Jacques-Emile Ruhlmann and helped curate the recent 2004 Ruhlmann exhibitions at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. She teaches at the Centre for the Study of the Art Object in Paris
He used rare woods for the framework of his pieces, and ornamented them with ivory, tortoiseshell, lacquer, mirrors, silk and tooled metals, and also applied his artistic taste to lamps, wall coverings, rugs, beds, divans and cigar boxes, many of which are reproduced in this study of his life and work. Jacques-Emile Ruhlmann (1879-1933) was one of the greatest French cabinet makers and decorators. It encompasses examples from all areas of Ruhlmann's output, and includes many sketches.
Language Notes Text: English, French (translation)
The work of a genius S. Annetta A must-have reference book for designers, design enthusiasts, or fans of French Art Deco. Ruhlmann was one of France's most prolific furniture designers, and one of the greatest artistes of our time.Although he was criticized for creating objects only for the elite, everything he created is museum-quality and will be forever coveted by anyone with an appreciation for true Art Deco design. His use of rare and luxurious materials such as ebony and. A Customer said Ruhlmann. This book is a must for designers. The best book i have seen on the Deco Style. A fantastic artists shows his best work. Sketches and photos are perfect.. A Classic This book is a must for any collector or fan of French art deco/art moderne style. The photography is superb, and the text is wonderfully informative.