A Modern World by John Stuart Gordon
The Yale University Art Gallery is home to an amazing collection of American decorative arts. This title provides a comprehensive look at the Gallery's holdings of modernist design made in America or for the American market. It features a mix of high-style decorative arts, industrial design, and everyday objects.
“This book should find a place in the library of any aficionado of modern design”—MODERN magazine * Modern magazine *
"[A]n invaluable resource to the field of American decorative arts . . . the book is a significant resource for scholars. It’s also a dream to dabble in for anyone interested in the stories objects tell."—Julie V. Iovine, Yale Alumni Magazine -- Julie V. Iovine * Yale Alumni Magazine *
“[An] elegant, substantial volume . . . exceptionally rich in content . . . imaginatively conceived . . . a refreshing, authoritative account of American modern design.”—K. L. Ames, Choice -- K. L. Ames * Choice *
“Stunning”—Lita Solis-Cohen, Maine Antique Digest -- Lita Solis-Cohen * Maine Antique Digest *
"[A]n invaluable resource to the field of American decorative arts . . . the book is a significant resource for scholars. It’s also a dream to dabble in for anyone interested in the stories objects tell."—Julie V. Iovine, Yale Alumni Magazine -- Julie V. Iovine * Yale Alumni Magazine *
“[An] elegant, substantial volume . . . exceptionally rich in content . . . imaginatively conceived . . . a refreshing, authoritative account of American modern design.”—K. L. Ames, Choice -- K. L. Ames * Choice *
“Stunning”—Lita Solis-Cohen, Maine Antique Digest -- Lita Solis-Cohen * Maine Antique Digest *
John Stuart Gordon is the Benjamin Attmore Hewitt Assistant Curator of American Decorative Arts at the Yale University Art Gallery.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780300153019 |
| ISBN 10 | 0300153015 |
| Title | A Modern World |
| Author | John Stuart Gordon |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Yale University Press |
| Year published | 2011-12-27 |
| Number of pages | 438 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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