Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Helena Koenigsmarkova
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:80
Dimensions(mm): Height 190,Width 165
Category/GenreArt nouveau
Art and design styles - Cubism
Exhibition catalogues and specific collections
ISBN/Barcode 9781785511202
ClassificationsDewey:708.3712
Audience
General
Illustrations 40 colour

Publishing Details

Publisher Scala Arts & Heritage Publishers Ltd
Imprint Scala Arts & Heritage Publishers Ltd
Publication Date 12 October 2017
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

The birth of Czech Cubism transformed Prague into one of pre-War Europe's centres of avant-garde art. It manifested itself across architecture, the applied arts and graphic art with a unity of artistic expression that made it truly unique. This was a style in its own right, unmatched in scope and cohesiveness of concept by any other country. Glass, ceramics and furniture were presented at Cubist exhibitions on a par with painting, sculpture and architecture. The Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague houses one of the world's finest collections of Art Nouveau and Cubist art, embracing graphic arts and photography, furniture, metalwork, ceramics, fashion and a world-renowned glass collection. Primarily a showcase for the work of Czech artists and designers, the Museum also holds key pieces by prominent international artists. Published to coincide with the reopening of the Museum in 2017 after extensive renovation, this book aims to bring the range and wealth of the collection to a wider audience than ever before. AUTHOR: Helena Koenigsmarkova has been the Director of the Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague for over 20 years. SELLING POINTS: . A stunning guide to one of the world's finest collections of Art Nouveau and Cubist art, housed in the Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague . Beautifully designed to incorporate new color photography and Cubist design elements . A new addition to the successful Director's Choice series 40 colour images

Author Biography

Helena Koenigsmarkova has been the Director of the Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague for over 20 years.