Designing History: The Extraordinary Art & Style of the Obama White House

Smith, Michael S.; Russell, Margaret; Obama, Michelle

ISBN 10: 0847864790 / ISBN 13: 9780847864799

Published by Rizzoli, 2020

Seller Inventory # 9780847864799

Synopsis:

Created for design enthusiasts, political aficionados, and students of Americana, In the White House documents Michael Smith's extraordinary collaboration with the President and First Lady of the United States. Not since Jacqueline Kennedy's iconic work on the White House has a designer of Michael Smith's stature been commissioned to bring a new design spirit to the mansion. Through extensive photography, behind-the-scenes stories, and rich archival material, the book places the Obama White House within the context of the building's storied past and its evolution over the past two centuries. The book beautifully documents the process of updating the country's most symbolic residence, revealing how Smith's collaboration on the decoration, showcasing of artworks, and style of entertaining reflected the youthful spirit of the First Family and their vision of a more progressive, inclusive American society. Ultimately, this book will serve as both a historical document and a voyeur's delight, capturing a specific moment in time for the White House, the Obamas, and the American experience.

About the Author: Internationally renowned decorator Michael S Smith is a longtime member of the AD100 and was named Designer of the Year by Elle Decor. In 2010, Smith was appointed by President Obama to the Committee for the Preservation of the White House. Michael Boodro served as editor in chief of Elle Decor for seven years. Margaret Russell is a design journalist and the former editor in chief of Elle Decor and Architectural Digest.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Designing History: The Extraordinary Art & ...
Publisher: Rizzoli
Publication Date: 2020
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: New