From Invention to Perfection: Masterpieces of Eighteenth Century Decorative Art

Hardback

Main Details

Title From Invention to Perfection: Masterpieces of Eighteenth Century Decorative Art
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Sarah-Katharina Andres-Acevedo
Edited by Hans Ottomeyer
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:352
Dimensions(mm): Height 270,Width 210
Category/GenreArt and design styles - c 1600 to c 1800
Decorative arts
ISBN/Barcode 9783897904422
ClassificationsDewey:745.09033
Audience
General
Illustrations 346 Illustrations, color

Publishing Details

Publisher Arnoldsche
Imprint Arnoldsche
Publication Date 20 April 2016
Publication Country Germany

Description

Andre-Charles Boulle, Jakob Philipp Hackert, Johann Joachim Kaendler, Alexandre-Jean Oppenordt und Jean-Baptiste Francois 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.

Reviews

"This is a beautifully illustrated and well-organized volume...information is easy to retrieve and readers at all levels will appreciate the extraordinary effort that went into the creation of this extended catalog." - CHOICE Connect