Erte - Art Deco Master of Graphic Art & Illustration

Perhaps no individual is more associated with the 20th century art deco revival than artist and designer, Erte. Although his talent spanned many fields, Erte is perhaps best-known for his fashion, jewellery and interior designs. Combining fresh and thoughtful text and beautiful illustrations, this coffee-table book is the definitive Erte companion.

About the author

Rosalind Ormiston is a researcher, lecturer and author in art, architecture and design history. She lectures in art and architectural history at Kingston University, London. Her recent publications include Colour Source Book, Alphonse Mucha: Masterworks, Art Deco: The Golden Age of Graphic Art and Illustration; Michelangelo: His Life and Works in 500 Images and Leonardo da Vinci: His Life and Works in 500 Images.Ray Perman enjoyed a 25-year tenure at Christie’s Auction House, beginning his career as a mail clerk before rising to CEO of Christie’s International and President of Christie’s East, NY. He is currently Executive Director of Grosvenor Gallery, London and Sevenarts Ltd.

Summary

Perhaps no individual is more associated with the 20th century art deco revival than artist and designer, Erte. Although his talent spanned many fields, Erté is perhaps best-known for his fashion, jewellery and interior designs. Combining fresh and thoughtful text and beautiful illustrations, this coffee-table book is the definitive Erté companion.

Product details

• Authors: Erte, Rosalind Ormiston, Rosalind Peacock Ormiston, Ormiston Rosalind, James Peacock
• Assisted by: Ray Perman (Foreword), Perman Ray (Foreword)
• Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 20.08.2014
• EAN: 9781783612161
• ISBN: 978-1-78361-216-1
• No. of pages: 192
• Series: Masterworks; Masterworks
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art; einzelne Künstler, Künstlermonografien, Erste Hälfte 20. Jahrhundert (1900 bis 1950 n. Chr.), Art Deco, ART / Individual Artists / Monographs, History of Art, Individual artists, art monographs, Art & Design, Flame Tree Illustrated