ISBN: 9780816638475 - Progressive Design in the Midwest: The Purcell-cutts House and the Prairie School Collection at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts (33 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. An essential guide to Prairie School art and architecture.Built by William Gray Purcell and George Grant Elmslie in Minneapolis in 1913, the Purcell-Cutts house features a buff-colored facade, nearly flat roof, floor-to-ceiling art glass windows, and a revolutionary interior structured around an open floor plan, facilitating everyday living without the senseless division of space. Progressive Design in the Midwest documents the house and its furnishings from the year it was built to the time it was donated to the museum, restored, and opened to the public in 1990. The many objects in the Institute?s Prairie school collection, including works by Louis Sullivan, Frank Lloyd Wright, William Gray Purcell, and George Grant Elmslie, among others, are described in detail. Along with each piece is a list of relevant texts, exhibitions, and the historical background of the piece, as well as information about the designer. With its multitude of historic photographs, many never before published, Progressive Design in the Midwest is a unique combination of history, house tour, and museum guide. Distributed for the Minneapolis Institute of Arts.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. An essential guide to Prairie School art and architecture.Built by William Gray Purcell and George Grant Elmslie in Minneapolis in 1913, the Purcell-Cutts house features a buff-colored facade, nearly flat roof, floor-to-ceiling art glass windows, and a revolutionary interior structured around an open floor plan, facilitating everyday living without the senseless division of space. Progressive Design in the Midwest documents the house and its furnishings from the year it was built to the time it was donated to the museum, restored, and opened to the public in 1990. The many objects in the Institute?s Prairie school collection, including works by Louis Sullivan, Frank Lloyd Wright, William Gray Purcell, and George Grant Elmslie, among others, are described in detail. Along with each piece is a list of relevant texts, exhibitions, and the historical background of the piece, as well as information about the designer. With its multitude of historic photographs, many never before published, Progressive Design in the Midwest is a unique combination of history, house tour, and museum guide. Distributed for the Minneapolis Institute of Arts.…

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Trade Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. First edition. Illustrated with numerous color and black and white photographs. Includes bibliographical references and index and a French fold bookjacket. A clean unmarked copy.

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Softcover. Green illus. wraps; 197 pp.; Profusely illustrated with color and bw figures. An extensive look at the Purcell-Cutts House, as well as forty-seven objects (by Louis H. Sullivan, Frank Lloyd Wright, Lebolt and Company, Volund Shop, and more) from the collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. VG (possible small tear at base of spine.).…

Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by Minneapolis Institute of the Arts, 2000. Quarto. Pictorial wraps with flaps and patterned endpapers. Signed and inscribed by author on title page. Book is very good; with no writing or names. Sharp corners, binding tight and pages crisp. Covers have light shelf wear with slight spine lean and toning to page ends. 194 pages. ISBN: 9780816638475. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Southampton, New York.…

Paperback. Condition: New. An essential guide to Prairie School art and architecture.Built by William Gray Purcell and George Grant Elmslie in Minneapolis in 1913, the Purcell-Cutts house features a buff-colored facade, nearly flat roof, floor-to-ceiling art glass windows, and a revolutionary interior structured around an open floor plan, facilitating everyday living without the senseless division of space. Progressive Design in the Midwest documents the house and its furnishings from the year it was built to the time it was donated to the museum, restored, and opened to the public in 1990. The many objects in the Institute's Prairie school collection, including works by Louis Sullivan, Frank Lloyd Wright, William Gray Purcell, and George Grant Elmslie, among others, are described in detail. Along with each piece is a list of relevant texts, exhibitions, and the historical background of the piece, as well as information about the designer. With its multitude of historic photographs, many never before published, Progressive Design in the Midwest is a unique combination of history, house tour, and museum guide. Distributed for the Minneapolis Institute of Arts.…

Condition: New. Num Pages: 197 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: AM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 248 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1150. . 2000. Book. . . . .

Condition: New. Num Pages: 197 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: AM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 248 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1150. . 2000. Book. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

First Edition. First edition. Softcover. 197 pages. Features an introductory essay by Roger G. Kennedy and with an additional essay by Jennifer Komar Olivarez. Includes numerous color and black and white illustrations, a bibliography, and an index. A fine copy in French style wrappers. Signed by both Olivarez and Wegener on the title page. Uncommon as such. Signed.…

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. n edition. 197 pages. 9.75x9.75x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnBuilt by William Gray Purcell and George Grant Elmslie in Minneapolis in 1913, the Purcell-Cutts house features a buff-colored facade, nearly flat roof, floor-to-ceiling art glass windows, and a revolutionary interior structured a.