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Harry Bertoia Monoprints

English · Hardback

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Informationen zum Autor Nancy N. Schiffer is an art historian whose interest in jewelry has evolved from studies of porcelain and decorative arts. She has written other books on jewelry and various fields of popular culture. She lives in Pennsylvania. Klappentext American sculptor! designer! print artist Harry Bertoia (1915-1978) made thousands of monoprints on rice paper to record his shape ideas. Many ultimately became the basis of sculptures during his forty-year career. Here over 1500 of his fascinating monoprints are presented with their identifying numbers and dimensions. The importance of these artworks to Bertoia's career is acknowledged. Contributions to the text from Bertoia's children present their feelings when they see these astounding images and recall the years of enthusiastic discussions with their father. The book adds an important volume to references about Harry Bertoia's work! which includes sculpture as commissions for institutions throughout America. Zusammenfassung American sculptor! designer! print artist Harry Bertoia (1915-1978) made thousands of monoprints on rice paper to record his shape ideas. Many ultimately became the basis of sculptures during his forty-year career. Here over 1500 of his fascinating monoprints are presented with their identifying numbers and dimensions. The importance of these artworks to Bertoia's career is acknowledged. Contributions to the text from Bertoia's children present their feelings when they see these astounding images and recall the years of enthusiastic discussions with their father. The book adds an important volume to references about Harry Bertoia's work! which includes sculpture as commissions for institutions throughout America.

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Nancy N. Schiffer is an art historian and editor with a keen interest in fine craftsmanship. She collects 20th century sculpture and has written many books on decorative arts subjects.

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Authors Nancy N. Schiffer, Nancy N. Schiffer
Publisher Schiffer Publishing
 
Languages English
Product format Hardback
Released 28.12.2011
 
EAN 9780764338502
ISBN 978-0-7643-3850-2
No. of pages 304
Subject Humanities, art, music > Art

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