Chihuly Baskets (Chihuly Mini Book Series) - Hardcover

Taragin, Davira; Chihuly, Dale

 
9781576841723: Chihuly Baskets (Chihuly Mini Book Series)

Synopsis

This is a superbly illustrated new series looking at the unique works of renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly. Dale Chihuly is possibly the best known glass artist in the world, for more than forty years he has been creating remarkable works of art that explore colour, form, and nature. He has often taken his inspiration from the natural world - as shown to sunning effect in his outdoor exhibition at the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew. Each title in this gloriously illustrated new series takes readers on a visually stunning tour of a chosen set of Chihuly's work and features a short essay that explores what makes each of his genres unique. There is a free DVD that provides a fascinating insight into the history of each and a chance to witness the astonishing creativity of the artist and his workshop.

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Baskets, Putti, and Chandeliers & Towers are the first three books in a collectable set of ten. Specific only to one series, these titles chronicle the renowned artist s glass sculptures. Certainly compact in appearance but not in content, each book within the collection boasts more than 112 pages comprised of images reflective of the series after which they are named. Essays by Davira Taragin explore the individuality that makes Chihuly so unique.A companion DVD accompanies each book that includes artist commentary discussing the history of each series, all approximately 15 minutes in running time. View the making of a Chandelier, learn about the mischievous Putti, and become immersed in the classic beauty of the Baskets.

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