Paul Nash and John Nash by Brian Webb

Paul Nash and John Nash by Brian Webb

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An excellent introduction to the careers of two major British artists and designers.

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Paul Nash and John Nash by Brian Webb

The brothers Paul and John Nash, in their very different ways, were a major influence on twentieth century British design. Paul Nash (1889-1946) is now recognised as the most significant war artist of the last century; John Nash (1893-1977) as a plantsman artist. Both worked as designers and as tutors at the Royal College of Art, Paul encouraging a generation of designer artists that included Eric Ravilious, Edward Bawden and Enid Marx. As a committee member of the Design and Industries Association and President of the newly formed Society of Industrial Artists (now the Chartered Society of Designers) Paul promoted design as no less an art form than the fine arts of painting and sculpture. His clients included London Transport, Shell and Curwen Press and publishers the Nonesuch and Golden Cockerel Presses. John became well known for his Edward Lear influenced humorous illustrations and his superb plant drawings and wood engravings that illustrate innumerable books and publications. Paul Nash and
Brian Webb is a designer and visiting professor at the University of the Arts London. Peyton Skipwith is an independent art consultant.
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ISBN 13 9781851495191
ISBN 10 1851495193
Title Paul Nash and John Nash
Author Brian Webb
Series Design Series
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher ACC Art Books
Year published 2008-07-17
Number of pages 96
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.