The Grove Encyclopedia of Decorative Arts: Two-volume Set

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The Grove Encyclopedia of Decorative Arts covers thousands of years of ornamental arts production all through western and non-western culture. With over 1,000 entries, in addition to hundreds drawn from the 34-volume Dictionary of Art, this topical collection is a valuable resource for the ones interested within the history, practice, and mechanics of the ornamental arts. Accompanied by almost 100 color and more than 500 black and white illustrations, the 1,290 pages of this title come with hundreds of entries on artists and craftsmen, the qualities and historic uses of fabrics, in addition to concise definitions on art forms and elegance. Explore the works of Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, and the Wiener Wekstatte, or delve into the history of Navajo blankets and wing chairs in thousands of entries on artists, craftsmen, designers, workshops, and ornamental art forms.

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