Book binding, art deco, abstract, artwork, summary, work of art, bookbinding, art nouveau, art decor the blue flower by henry van dyke, margaret armstrong art nouveau cover, 1902 book cover art book cover design book art vintage book covers vintage books vintage ephemera vintage stuff vintage flowers blue flowers. After giving a general overview, this study examines the work of over forty of the finest binders of the period. The handbound edition of that book is shown above and it is not, sadly, the edition that arrived by post today. French masterpieces, 1880 1940 art nouveau and art deco bookbinding. Apr 23, 2016 its easy enough to get art nouveau and art deco confused, probably owing to the fact that they both start with art.
Their status as fine art was often remarked and their value as artefacts was acknowledged in 1900, when turbayne won third prize in the form of a bronze medal in the book binding competition at the exposition universelle in paris. Jan 23, 2017 it is a stunning example of an art deco binding, and such a thing of beauty that it inspired the purchase of art nouveau and art deco bookbinding. Art nouveau and art deco bookbinding, the french masterpieces, 1880 1940. The next time youre visiting a city, look around and see if you can find echoes of. Art deco or art nouveau fonts adobe support community. See more ideas about art deco, amsterdam school and deco. An incredible collection of full color reproductions of stunning, custommade art nouveau and art deco bookbindings from 1880 through 1940. Encompassing the sinuous, organic forms of art nouveau and the hardedged designs of art deco, this was an unsurpassed golden age of book.
See more ideas about art deco, art nouveau and deco. Art nouveau and art deco silver by annelies krekelaalberse and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Art nouveau originated in london and was variously called jugendstil in germany, sezessionstil in austria, and modernismo in spain. Covering the creatively fruitful 60 years between 1880 and 1940, this book is the first major study of the art nouveau and art deco influence on bookbinding. May 16, 2012 mechanical binding has the advantage of lying flat when open. The first major study of this fascinating period in french bookbinding. The cloth binding by princeton architectural press and the ny public library reflects the art deco period in the simplest but effective visual design. Click to read more about art nouveau and art deco bookbinding. Id prefer to be able to download it as part of my cc subscription, but i dont mind paying. The sinuous and organic shapes of nouveau, and the ancient yet modernist forms of deco lend themselves to their materially rich and tactile surface of the bound. Major works on art nouveau design that are works of art in their own right include. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Eagles, their white beards loosed to the wind, stooped, screeching. Art nouveau is a movement that made a conscious effort to break with the past and to establish a completely new style of its own.
Apr 01, 1989 art nouveau and art deco bookbinding book. Buy a cheap copy of art nouveau and art deco bookbinding by alastair duncan. First edition, hardback, published by thames and hudson, 1989 covering the creatively fruitful 60 years between 1880 and 1940 this book is the first major study of the art nouveau and art deco influence on bookbinding. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for. Zsolnay art nouveau vase, echkbet looks like a little early deco influence in there too. After perusing this brief disambiguation, you may not be an expert on design history but you can casually drop. For sale on 1stdibs first edition, hardback, published by thames and hudson, 1989 covering the creatively fruitful 60 years between 1880 and 1940 this book. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Working our way backward in time to the late 19th century, art nouveau was the style of the day, although it wasnt called that at the time. Detailed biographies and bibliographies are located at the end of the book. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Notch binding uses the perfect binding method, with the addition of notches cut into the signatures to allow for. You cant judge a book by its cover, but you can judge the covers themselves, and this book depicts some of the most glorious covers ever produced.
Art nouveau is immediately distinguishable from art deco, thanks to the whiplash curves and ornate, natureinspired designs featuring insect wings, flowers, feathers and vines. Art nouveau and art deco bookbinding, the french masterpieces, 18801940. It would be something between or similar to metropolis or paris metro. The work shown using the same photos from this book was from adler, bonet, legrain and schied who were the most creative cover designers. Instantly, who knows from where, angels small in stature, followed by swifts, flitted out and started tracing patterns above brother mocius while chiming in. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. There are also useful biographies of the binders, gilders, and designers and bibliographies of writings about them. Thus, they were created and we are permitted this feast.
It is a stunning example of an art deco binding, and such a thing of beauty that it inspired the purchase of art nouveau and art deco bookbinding. Before dust jackets wrapped every hardcover behind a shield of paper, a books binding was its only advertisement. Both the art nouveau and art deco movements emerged as reactions. Encompassing the sinuous, organic forms of art nouveau and the hardedged designs of art deco, this was an unsurpassed golden age of book design. As such, we are bound by their strict code of ethics and standards in other words, you can trust us to be reputable, knowledgeable professionals. Art deco by victor arwas and frank russell internet archive. The poems of william shakespeare 1899, essex house press edition. Perfect binding this is a book assembly method whereby signatures are gathered on top of one another and bound to the cover using hot glue on the spine of the book.
Art nouveau and art deco bookbinding, the french masterpieces, 18801940 about first edition, hardback, published by thames and hudson, 1989 covering the creatively fruitful 60 years between 1880 and 1940 this book is the first major study of the art nouveau and art deco influence on bookbinding. The only thing missing, i think, is a brief illustrated explanation of how bookbinding is done. Oct 21, 2014 fifteen books on art decothe predominately european and american decorative arts style of the 1920s and 30s that took its name from the 1925 exposition internationale des arts decoratifs et industriels modernes held in paris. But art nouveau and art deco are actually two very distinct design movements, with very distinct looks, that appeared around the turn of the 20th century. List of books and articles about art nouveau online. See more ideas about art nouveau, art nouveau design and art deco. I totally enjoyed it and plan to make a reference book. Dutch book design art nouveau and art deco book art. The glasgow style of decorative arts evolved in the 1890s at the glasgow school of art, from influences begun by the art nouveau and arts and crafts movements in great britain. Whats the difference between art deco and art nouveau. Art nouveau and art deco bookbinding by alastair duncan. See more ideas about book binding, book making and handmade books.
This book might lead to recognition and reward for talented designer bookbinders working today. Henry vever collection, now owned by the sutton place foundation, or to christies geneva. Art deco also had a home in the world of commercial publishers bindings, not surprising given the popularity of the style for manufactured goods. Please see wikipedias template documentation for further citation fields that may be required. I generally favor the victorian era, and art deco is radically different, but these photographs simply take my breath away. Its easy enough to get art nouveau and art deco confused, probably owing to the fact that they both start with art. Around 1910 art nouveau began to be replaced by art deco, which in many ways was art nouveau s opposite, characterized by geometric forms, expensive materials lacquer, ivory, gold, and exotic motifs inspired by chinese, african, and even mesoamerican design. Duncan is a decorativearts consultant at christies new york.
Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Get the best deals on art nouveau antique chandeliers when you shop the largest online selection at. Art nouveau and art deco were created in a search for a new type of design, but they represent different ideas. The books production is up to the usual art book standard with the 202 color photos printed in 175 screen on matt art paper, the back pages have extensive biographies and book lists of the fiftytwo bookbinders.
It developed in the 1880s and was popular until world war ii. Dec 31, 2019 explore queenofbatopias board art deco book bindings on. The work of pierre legrain and rose adler peyre, yves, fletcher, george on. The best selection of royalty free art nouveau vector art, graphics and stock illustrations.
The definitive guide to the decorative arts of the 1920s and 1930s and it obviously had a brief coverage of french bookbinding. Bekijk meer ideeen over boekomslagen, boeken en jugendstil. Art nouveau jewelry images antique jewelry university. Art nouveau and art deco warren g klein d 0904644642 for sale. A stunning selection from among the masterpieces of french modernist book covers. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. French masterpieces 18801940 hardcover april 1, 1989 by alastair duncan author. Art nouveau we have 1,416 art nouveau free downloads in ai, eps, svg, cdr formats. I subscribe to the full cc suite and am looking for a font of the art deco or art nouveau style. Zsolnay art nouveau vase, a glass and pewter piece that shows art nouveau style lines that soften its geometric form with curvature and varied thickness.
Art nouveau and art deco bookbinding, the french masterpieces. These covers reflected the interest in the modern industrial world with images of the city, the machine and dramatic images of humans in this environment. An original highlystylized art nouveau design for a book. Book covers 1900s illustration art nouveau, antique books, old books, book. It began in the 1880s as a reaction against the historical emphasis of mid19thcentury art, but did not survive world war i.
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