For Art’s Sake: The Aesthetic Movement in Print and Beyond, 1870–1890 - Hardcover

Holzenberg, Eric

 
9781605830643: For Art’s Sake: The Aesthetic Movement in Print and Beyond, 1870–1890
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 160583064X ISBN 13: 9781605830643
Publisher: Grolier Club of New York, 2017

Synopsis

Published to accompany the eponymous Grolier Club exhibition, this catalogue explores in unprecedented breadth and depth the important role of print media in the development and spread of aesthetic ideals in applied art of all kinds, including architecture, interior design, and the book arts. The foreword and introduction by the author are followed by descriptions of 129 books, prints, and other objects displaying the exceptional artistry and wit of the Aesthetic Movement, which dominated the decorative arts in the period 1870–1890.

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About the Author

Eric Holzenberg is the director of the Grolier Club, America's oldest and largest society for bibliophiles and enthusiasts in the graphic arts. He has written numerous articles, and lectured widely on topics in bibliography, bibliophily, and book history.

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Publisher
Grolier Club of New York
Publication date
2017
Language
English
ISBN 10 
160583064X
ISBN 13 
9781605830643
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
136