Christopher Dresser
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Christopher Dresser
Phaidon. Christie's, 1990
- : pbk
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Description and Table of Contents
Description
Christopher Dresser (1834-1904) was one of the most advanced English industrial designers of his age. His work in silver, ceramics, glass, furniture and textiles has been a significant influence on contemporary taste in America and Europe, and can be found in major museums such as the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. The simple beauty and imaginative power of his designs have ensured that his work is widely sought by contemporary collectors throughout the world.
This book is the first ever comprehensive history of Dresser's creative life and long career, compiled with incisive analysis and aesthetic sensitivity.
Table of Contents
- The cult of Japan
- art furniture - medieval and Japanese influences
- the aesthetic interior and surface ornamentation
- ceramics and exotic perspective
- metalwork - simplicity and function
- art glass and luminous material
- Dresser's manufacturers.
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