Treasures of the American Arts and Crafts Movement, 1890-1920 / Tod M. Volpe, Beth Cathers ; text by Alastair Duncan ; introduction by Leslie Bowman.

Main entry:

Volpe, Tod M.

Title & Author:

Treasures of the American Arts and Crafts Movement, 1890-1920 / Tod M. Volpe, Beth Cathers ; text by Alastair Duncan ; introduction by Leslie Bowman.

Publication:

New York : H.N. Abrams, 1988.

Description:

206 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 31 cm

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 199-202) and index.
Furniture -- Ceramics -- Metal and silver -- Lighting and windows -- Miscellaneous.

Summary:

"Based on the ideals of William Morris and his circle, the Arts and Crafts Movement flourished vigorously when transplanted to American soil at the turn of the century. With Gustave Stickley as its moving spirit, the movement eventually included such notable designers, architects and firms as Frank Lloyd Wright, Louis Comfort Tiffany, Adelaide Alsop Robineau, Greene and Greene, the Rookwood Pottery, Elbert Hubbard's Roycroft Shops and Louis Sullivan. Together they forged a new, forward-looking aesthetic that was much more than a particular style: not only was it a philosophy of life, promoting physical and moral well-being, but it also fostered the beginnings of twentieth-century design. Compiled by connoisseurs of Arts and Crafts, and with a text by Alastair Duncan, this book is both the most comprehensive and authoritative treatment of the movement available and a sumptuous photographic collection of Arts and Crafts masterpieces. Pictured here in more than 130 colour images are stained glass, furniture, silver and metalwork, ceramics, textiles, lighting and more, all specially photographed for this volume. The principles of Arts and Crafts are no less cogent today than they were a hundred years ago, and all those seeking to create a meaningful home environment will find here an eloquent exposition of ideas and an indispensable variety of forms."--Amazon.

ISBN:

0810916959
9780810916951
0500235341
9780500235348

Subject:

Decorative arts United States History 19th century.
Decorative arts United States History 20th century.
Arts and crafts movement United States.
Arts décoratifs États-Unis Histoire 19e siècle.
Arts décoratifs États-Unis Histoire 20e siècle.
Arts and crafts movement États-Unis.
Arts and crafts movement
Decorative arts
Kunsthandwerk
Geschichte (1890-1920)
United States
USA
Decorative arts History 19th century United States
Decorative arts History 20th century United States

Form/genre:

History
Books.

Added entries:

Cathers, Beth.
Duncan, Alastair, 1942-

Holdings:

Location: Library main 117723
Call No.: ID NK807.V65; ID:95-B1436
Status: Available

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