Furniture Collections in the Louvre Volume 1 and 2

Daniel Alcouffe, Anne Dion-Tenenbaum, Amaury Lefebure, Bill, G. B. Pallot

Published by Editions Faton, 1993

VINTAGESTAN BOOKS Title: Furniture Collections in the Louvre Volume 1 and 2 Summary: Volume 1: Middle Ages, Renaissance, 17th?18th Centuries (Ébénisterie), and 19th Century. Volume 1 explores the history and development of furniture in the Louvre from the medieval period through the 19th century, emphasizing furniture made by ébénistes (cabinetmakers specializing in veneered and luxury furniture). The key themes are. Key themes: ? Historical evolution of French furniture design from medieval craftsmanship to highly refined royal and aristocratic furniture traditions. ? Examination of major decorative styles, especially French furniture of the Louis XIV, Louis XV, and Louis XVI periods. ? Focus on celebrated master cabinetmakers including: o André-Charles Boulle o Charles Cressent o Jean-François Oeben o Jean-Henri Riesener o Martin Carlin ? Analysis of luxury techniques such as: o Marquetry o Gilt bronze mounts o Lacquer work o Exotic woods o Porcelain and pietra dura decoration ? A history of how the Louvre?s furniture collection developed, including royal inheritances and later acquisitions. The book argues that French furniture represented a peak of artistic innovation and ?art de vivre? (the French art of living), especially in the 18th century. Volume 2: Chairs and Consoles (Menuiserie), 17th and 18th Centuries The volume concentrates on furniture made by menuisiers (joiners), especially seating furniture and carved wooden pieces from the 17th and 18th centuries. The key themes of this volume are the study of Armchairs. Side chairs. Stools. Consoles and carved and wooden furnishing. ? Attention to construction methods, carving techniques, upholstery traditions, and stylistic changes across French court culture. ? Exploration of how furniture reflected changing tastes, social customs, and interior design in aristocratic France. ? Demonstrates distinctions between the work of menuisiers (structural woodworkers) and ébénistes (luxury cabinetmakers). Overall significance Together, the two volumes function as both an art-history reference and a visual catalogue of nearly 200 important furniture masterpieces from the Louvre collection, richly illustrated with detailed photography. The books highlight how French furniture became internationally influential and showcase furniture as both functional design and high art. Author: Daniel Alcouffe, Anne Dion-Tenenbaum, Amaury Lefebure, Bill, G. B. Pallot Publisher: Editions Faton Year Published: 1993 Edition: Original Binding type: Hardcover ISBN: Dimensions: 31cm x 23cm Notes: Please note this is a heavy book and may require extra postage if sent outside of the UK. Please ask for quote to your destination. SKU: VSS / 265 / H / 7379 / 5661 Condition Slip Case Condition: Very good. Some gentle rubbing to corners Dust Jackets Condition: Near fine Books condition: Near fine Binding: Intact Pages: Volume 1. 353 pages. Volume 2. 209 pages. Seller Inventory # 005661

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Title: Furniture Collections in the Louvre Volume 1...
Publisher: Editions Faton
Publication Date: 1993
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Near Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine