Download or read book The Dodge Collection of Eighteenth century French and English Art in the Detroit Institute of Arts written by Detroit Institute of Arts and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anna Thomson Dodge, heiress to the automotive fortune, built a great home and decorated it with one of the finest groups of 18th-century French decorative arts in America. Here are more than 130 pieces of furniture, sculpture, metalwork, tapestries, Sevres porcelain, and paintings, many from royal collections.
Download or read book Catalogue of the Highly Important Gallery of Pictures of Earl of Dudley written by Dudley and published by . This book was released on 1892 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Athenaeum written by and published by . This book was released on 1902 with total page 856 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Athenaeum written by James Silk Buckingham and published by . This book was released on 1890 with total page 866 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Burlington Magazine for Connoisseurs written by and published by . This book was released on 1925 with total page 654 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Rare Art Traditions written by Joseph Alsop and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2023-08-15 with total page 750 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A cultural and social history of art collecting, art history, and the art market In The Rare Art Traditions, Joseph Alsop offers a wide-ranging cultural and social history of art collecting, art history, and the art market. He argues that art collecting is the basic element in a remarkably complex and historically rare behavioral system, which includes the historical study of art, the market for buying and selling art, museums, forgery, and the astonishing prices commanded by some works of art. The Rare Art Traditions tells the story of three important traditions of art collecting: the classical tradition that began in Greece, the Chinese tradition, and the Western tradition. The result is a major original contribution to art history.
Download or read book The French Interior in the Eighteenth Century written by John Whitehead and published by Penguin Putnam. This book was released on 1993 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Luxury Trades and Consumerism in Ancien R gime Paris written by Robert Fox and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-12-05 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the 16th century, Paris has been a leading arbiter of taste and the ultimate source of luxury goods for Europe and the world. However, the origins of the luxury trades of Paris and their role in the wider economic development of France and Europe have been relatively little examined by historians. This volume provides an entry into some of the many questions raised by the growth of the luxury trades, by bringing together eight detailed case studies of specific trades with five more wide-ranging and theoretical contributions. It therefore offers both the results of entirely new research and a range of new perspectives and methodological reflections on the subject as a whole. Essential to economic and social historians of Early Modern France, the book will also be of interest to all students of material culture.
Download or read book HowExpert Guide to Antiques and Collectibles written by HowExpert and published by HowExpert. This book was released on 2024-08-10 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlock the secrets to the fascinating world of antiques and collectibles with the HowExpert Guide to Antiques and Collectibles: The Ultimate Handbook for Identifying, Valuing, and Preserving Antiques and Collectibles. This comprehensive guide is your ultimate resource for everything you need to know about collecting, from identifying and valuing precious items to preserving and caring for them. What You’ll Discover Inside: - Chapter 1: Introduction - Welcome to the world of antiques and collectibles, where you'll explore the significance and appeal of collecting and how to make the most out of this guide. - Chapter 2: Understanding Antiques and Collectibles - Learn the key definitions and distinctions, delve into the historical significance and cultural value of collectibles, and explore various categories and types. - Chapter 3: Identifying Antiques and Collectibles - Master the art of recognizing authentic items with insights into common marks and signatures, distinguishing features by category, essential tools and techniques for identification, and avoiding common pitfalls. - Chapter 4: Valuing Your Collection - Discover the factors affecting value, various appraisal methods, valuable resources for valuation, understanding market trends, and tips for maximizing value. - Chapter 5: Preserving and Caring for Antiques - Protect your treasures with proper storage techniques, effective cleaning and maintenance tips, strategies to prevent damage and deterioration, the difference between restoration and preservation, and safe handling practices. - Chapter 6: Buying Antiques and Collectibles - Navigate the market with confidence by learning where to find antiques, tips for successful negotiation, the ins and outs of auction houses, markets, and online platforms, evaluating sellers and sources, and understanding auction etiquette. - Chapter 7: Selling Antiques and Collectibles - Prepare items for sale, set the right price, discover the best selling venues and platforms, learn how to market your collection, and master the art of negotiating sales. - Chapter 8: Historical Context and Case Studies - Be inspired by famous antiques and their stories, lessons from notable collectors, unique case studies, the impact of historical events on collecting, and how to research your antiques. - Chapter 9: Legal and Ethical Considerations - Understand provenance, navigate the legal aspects of buying and selling, adhere to ethical collecting practices, deal with fakes and forgeries, and comply with import and export regulations. - Chapter 10: Building and Managing Your Collection - Start and expand your collection with tips on organizing and cataloging, diversifying your collection, securing insurance, ensuring the security of your collection, and planning for the future of your collection. - Chapter 11: Connecting with the Collecting Community - Join collectors' clubs and associations, attend conventions and fairs, engage in online forums and social media, network with other collectors, and find mentors and experts. - Chapter 12: Resources and Further Reading - Access recommended books and guides, online resources and databases, museums and exhibitions, educational courses and workshops, and find reliable information to further your knowledge. - Chapter 13: Conclusion - Reflect on your collecting journey, receive encouragement for continued exploration, gain final tips and advice, and look ahead to the future of antiques and collectibles. - Chapter 14: Appendices - Utilize a glossary of terms, checklists for collectors, contact information for appraisers and experts, sample valuation forms, and quick reference guides. With its in-depth content and practical advice, this guide is designed for both novice and experienced collectors. Whether you're just starting your journey or looking to enhance your existing knowledge, the HowExpert Guide to Antiques and Collectibles provides everything you need to become a confident and successful collector. Dive into the enchanting world of antiques and collectibles and discover the treasures that await you. HowExpert publishes how to guides on all topics from A to Z.
Download or read book Athenaeum and Literary Chronicle written by and published by . This book was released on 1855 with total page 786 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book The Cultural Aesthetics of Eighteenth Century Porcelain written by MichaelE. Yonan and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-07-05 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the eighteenth century, porcelain held significant cultural and artistic importance. This collection represents one of the first thorough scholarly attempts to explore the diversity of the medium's cultural meanings. Among the volume's purposes is to expose porcelain objects to the analytical and theoretical rigor which is routinely applied to painting, sculpture and architecture, and thereby to reposition eighteenth-century porcelain within new and more fruitful interpretative frameworks. The authors also analyze the aesthetics of porcelain and its physical characteristics, particularly the way its tactile and visual qualities reinforced and challenged the social processes within which porcelain objects were viewed, collected, and used. The essays in this volume treat objects such as figurines representing British theatrical celebrities, a boxwood and ebony figural porcelain stand, works of architecture meant to approximate porcelain visually, porcelain flowers adorning objects such as candelabra and perfume burners, and tea sets decorated with unusual designs. The geographical areas covered in the collection include China, North Africa, Spain, France, Italy, Britain, America, Japan, Austria, and Holland.
Download or read book Historical Dictionary of Rococo Art written by Jennifer D. Milam and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2011-04-18 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Historical Dictionary of Rococo Art covers all aspects of Rococo art history through a chronology, an introductory essay, a review of the literature, an extensive bibliography, and over 350 cross-referenced dictionary entries on prominent Rococo painters, sculptors, decorative artists, architects, patrons, theorists, and critics, as well as major centers of artistic production. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Rococo art.
Download or read book A Treatise on the Decorative Part of Civil Architecture written by William Chambers and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2011-10-30 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beautiful reproduction of a 1791 classic describes the qualifications and duties of an architect. The 55 superb plates depict ornate compartments for coved ceilings; pedestals for columns; arches; balusters; and other architectural features.
Download or read book New York Magazine written by and published by . This book was released on 1969-12-15 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York magazine was born in 1968 after a run as an insert of the New York Herald Tribune and quickly made a place for itself as the trusted resource for readers across the country. With award-winning writing and photography covering everything from politics and food to theater and fashion, the magazine's consistent mission has been to reflect back to its audience the energy and excitement of the city itself, while celebrating New York as both a place and an idea.
Download or read book Art of the Royal Court written by Wolfram Koeppe and published by Metropolitan Museum of Art. This book was released on 2008 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In the royal and princely courts of Europe, artworks made of multicolored semiprecious stones were passionately coveted objects. Known as pietre dure, or hardstones, this type of artistic expression includes?paintings in stone,? which were composed of intricately cut separate pieces that were made into magnificent tabetops, cabinets, and wall decorations. Other works included vessels and ornaments carved with virtuosic skill from a single piece of rare and brilliant lapis lazuli, chalcedony, jasper, or similarly prized substance; exquisite objects such as boxes, clocks, and jewelry; and portraits of nobles sculpted in variously colored stones. Derived from ancient Roman decorative stonework, the art of pietre dure was developed in Renaissance Florence, where the manufacture of such objects was enthusiastically sponsored by Medici princes. Ideally suited for ostentatious display, the works sent an unmistakable message of wealth and political might that was understood in centers of power everywhere. From Italy the medium spread across Europeto Prague, Madrid, Naples, Paris, and later Saint Petersburg. Precious and fragile, pietre dure objects are rarely brought together in large numbers. This richly illustrated catalogue contains more than 150 masterworks from across Europe, dating from five centuries, including almost every artistic use of semiprecious stone during this time as well as some of the finest examples of the medium. Eight essays by European and American experts discuss the individualized development of pietre dure in every European region, the latest developments in scholarship, the interrelationships between art and dynastic politics and between cultures, and a variety of techniques used to produce these luxurious masterworks."--Metropolitan Museum of Art website.
Download or read book Furniture written by Judith Miller and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2005-09-19 with total page 562 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you want to identify, date or evaluate your own pieces, Furniture is the only comprehensive, full-color reference guide for you. Judith Miller gives a global overview that spans the last 3,000 years of design, guaranteed to turn any amateur into a furniture buff. Furniture defines decorative motifs of key periods with over 3,500 photographs of every style and form. This eBook also includes profiles of influential designers, craftsmen and key movements.
