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'The most luscious, lavish book ever to appear on the subject ... If it weren't unhygienic, I'd call this a book to drool over. Drool, Britannia!' --The Spectator
'Alastair Duncan has put what seems like every art deco object ever made inside this book ... A serious A-Z section on 500 designers makes the work definitive' --The Sunday Telegraph
'The sheer sumptuousness of the images will surely appeal to those specialists, collectors and the general public who fuel the constant stream of glossy new Art Deco titles' --The Art Quarterly
'The ultimate dream reference guide' --Sunday Post England and Ireland
'Now everything you ever wanted to know about Art Deco is wrapped up in this beautifully produced book ... It is a triumph'
--RA Magazine
'A sumptuous work'
--House & Garden
`Quite rightly known as the definitive guide to the decorative arts of the 1920s and 1930s ...This is close to being a perfect book'
--Eastern Eye
'Alastair Duncan has put what seems like every art deco object ever made inside this book ... A serious A-Z section on 500 designers makes the work definitive' --The Sunday Telegraph
'The sheer sumptuousness of the images will surely appeal to those specialists, collectors and the general public who fuel the constant stream of glossy new Art Deco titles' --The Art Quarterly
'The ultimate dream reference guide' --Sunday Post England and Ireland
'Now everything you ever wanted to know about Art Deco is wrapped up in this beautifully produced book ... It is a triumph'
--RA Magazine
'A sumptuous work'
--House & Garden
`Quite rightly known as the definitive guide to the decorative arts of the 1920s and 1930s ...This is close to being a perfect book'
--Eastern Eye
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Straddling two World Wars and the Great Depression, ushering in the Jazz Age and the era of the automobile and skyscraper, fomenting in the great cities of Europe and America and shaping everything from the Golden Gate Bridge to the humble desk lamp, the story of Art Deco is the story of our modern world. In this book, the most comprehensive account of the decorative arts of the Art Deco period ever assembled, Alastair Duncan celebrates the styles rich variety of form and its diverse international roots as the very factors that make it a perennial favourite of modern collectors and designers. Sumptuously illustrated and written by one of the worlds leading experts, Art Deco Complete will be the definitive work on the subject for many years to come.
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46 of 46 people found the following review helpful
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Although the book is called Art Deco Complete you should know that the editorial is really focused on the European fine art aspects of this wonderfully exuberant style. It doesn't cover architecture or the way the style was used for commercial products. Having said that I found the book a fascinating overview of Deco. Duncan has written several books on the style and this huge volume probably has much taken from all of these.
The book is in two sections: Media and Masters with sections on: Furniture and Interiors; Sculpture; Paintings, Graphics, Posters, Bookbinding; Glass; Ceramics; Lighting; Silver, Metal, Lacquer, Enamel; Jewelry. The second part is an A-Z of Designers, Artists and Manufacturers. The last pages have reasonable bibliography, index and a couple of pages I found useful: a glossary of French technical terms.
Each of the sections in the first part (304 pages) is divided into the leading artists with large photos of their work. In fact the images (over a thousand with most in colour) throughout the pages are something, I feel, that lifts the title above many other books on the subject. The four Chiparus figures on 108-109 just jump of the page, similarly the quite stunning bookbinding on 144-145 or the Puiforat clocks on 296 -297 will really hold your attention. The second part (212 pages) design index also presents large photos to go with the names. The index does broaden out to include some commercial creative folk like Marcel Breuer, Susie Cooper, Eileen Gray, Raymond Loewy, Gerit Rietveld, Gilbert Rohde or Russel Wright.
Author Duncan has managed to write what might end up as the standard work on the fine art aspects of Art Deco though I still think the word Complete in the title is rather misleading, it is after all a decorative art style and its influence traveled much further than the other 'ism' styles from the early part of the last century. Art Deco 1910-1939 by Benton and Wood is a book that justifiably could have included the word Complete in its title. Own both books and you really will have the complete works.
The book is in two sections: Media and Masters with sections on: Furniture and Interiors; Sculpture; Paintings, Graphics, Posters, Bookbinding; Glass; Ceramics; Lighting; Silver, Metal, Lacquer, Enamel; Jewelry. The second part is an A-Z of Designers, Artists and Manufacturers. The last pages have reasonable bibliography, index and a couple of pages I found useful: a glossary of French technical terms.
Each of the sections in the first part (304 pages) is divided into the leading artists with large photos of their work. In fact the images (over a thousand with most in colour) throughout the pages are something, I feel, that lifts the title above many other books on the subject. The four Chiparus figures on 108-109 just jump of the page, similarly the quite stunning bookbinding on 144-145 or the Puiforat clocks on 296 -297 will really hold your attention. The second part (212 pages) design index also presents large photos to go with the names. The index does broaden out to include some commercial creative folk like Marcel Breuer, Susie Cooper, Eileen Gray, Raymond Loewy, Gerit Rietveld, Gilbert Rohde or Russel Wright.
Author Duncan has managed to write what might end up as the standard work on the fine art aspects of Art Deco though I still think the word Complete in the title is rather misleading, it is after all a decorative art style and its influence traveled much further than the other 'ism' styles from the early part of the last century. Art Deco 1910-1939 by Benton and Wood is a book that justifiably could have included the word Complete in its title. Own both books and you really will have the complete works.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Why I love this book is mostly because of the vast quantity of fabulous pictures of art deco artwork. I am an artist ,painter, and am always looking for images to inspire me and this book has them in droves .Love to try and capture some of the fabulous colours used in this period , particularly love the glass section .
The glass vases on pages 192-193 by Francois-Emile Decorchemont are stunning ,fabulous colours..love them.Then there is the beautifully cold painted bronze and ivory figure by Paul Philippe on page 102, gorgeous shades of blue with a touch of orange ...scrumptious.
Am not just interested in art deco , also love Art Nouveau ,Arts and Crafts ,William Morris ,John Ruskin and all that.The Scottish Colourists ,Newlynn School. I have a huge collection of art books and am very happy to add this volume to my collection.
Was able to get a good look at this book at a local bookstore , then saw it on Amazon at nearly half the price .....and made it mine .
Love it and so will you .....Debbie
The glass vases on pages 192-193 by Francois-Emile Decorchemont are stunning ,fabulous colours..love them.Then there is the beautifully cold painted bronze and ivory figure by Paul Philippe on page 102, gorgeous shades of blue with a touch of orange ...scrumptious.
Am not just interested in art deco , also love Art Nouveau ,Arts and Crafts ,William Morris ,John Ruskin and all that.The Scottish Colourists ,Newlynn School. I have a huge collection of art books and am very happy to add this volume to my collection.
Was able to get a good look at this book at a local bookstore , then saw it on Amazon at nearly half the price .....and made it mine .
Love it and so will you .....Debbie
5 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a superb book. As a record of some of the best examples of Art Deco, in all it's forms, it is a rich feast. I will enjoy this guide again and again over the years - a treasure indeed.
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This book is exactly what my husband has been looking for and couldn't find anywhere else.
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Published 17 months ago by Marie Twardowski
Superb guide
The biggest and best guide to the European Art Deco. Some sections (paintings or jewelry) could be expanded... but still it's marvelous.
Published 17 months ago by Diabolito
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A really terrible book with limited review of art deco. Seems to concentrate on nik naks and furniture with no Data on buildings. Read more
Published 18 months ago by J. Mackenzie
Art Deco Complete: The Definitive Guide to the Decorative Arts of the...
Very nice Art Deco book.
Alot of information and very nice layout.
It is your money's worth.
Alot of information and very nice layout.
It is your money's worth.
Published on 20 Jan 2010 by Francis Klein
lovely
useful book except it would be lovelier if there are more emphasis on illustrative arts ie paintings. Still a good book.
Published on 14 Jan 2010 by kekhei
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