Silhouette: The Art of the Shadow - Hardcover

Emma Rutherford

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0847830772 ISBN 13: 9780847830770

Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications, 2009

Synopsis

Elegant and enigmatic, the silhouette is the simplest of art forms but that simplicity belies a rich and varied past. In this first major work on the art of the silhouette, art historian Emma Rutherford draws from dozens of American and European sources to create a fascinating history of the art form and to illuminate the compelling social history hidden behind its shadows.

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Review:

"Beautiful and overflowing with charming illustrations, Rutherford s book proves full of substance....Art enthusiasts will gain a greater understanding of a classic form. History lovers will discover an unexpected depth. And all readers will gain a greater appreciation for the men and women who practiced an old-fashioned art in surprisingly modern ways." --Foreword Magazine

About the Author:

Emma Rutherford is an art historian who has specialized in silhouettes and portrait miniatures for fifteen years. Formerly a Director of the Silhouettes and Portrait Miniatures Department at Bonhams Auctioneers, she has also worked at the Victoria and Albert Museum and Phillips Auctioneers in London. She lectures and writes frequently on the subject. Lulu Guinness is a world-renowned designer of accessories with a keen interest in silhouettes. Her handbags are in the permanent collections of the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, Museum of the Handbag in Holland, and the Museum of Fine Art in Houston.

About this edition

• Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0847830772
• ISBN 13: 9780847830770
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 256