Ian Wardropper and Lynn Springer Roberts
"Craftsmanship through the ages receives a spectacular visual tribute" (Publishers Weekly) in this stunning look at the legacy of European artisans, ranging from the anonymous craftsmen of the early Middle Ages to the celebrated designers of the Bauhaus in the 1920s. Focusing on 62 outstanding objects, this book conveys the unique beauty of each work in fine, full-color reproductions while evoking a sense of the time, place, and taste that gave birth to it. The selection represents a plethora of media and types, among them porcelain, furniture, glass, ivory, and silver.
The Art Institute of Chicago 1991
9 x 11 1/2 in.; 140 pages; 94 color illustrations
Hardcover $24.50 ISBN 0-8109-3253-9
Order online from the Art Institute Museum Shop or call 1-800-905-8537. Available to booksellers from Harry N. Abrams.
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