Art Deco: The Golden Age of Graphic Art & Illustration (Masterworks)
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- File Type: PDF
- File Size: 42.6 MB
- Book Language: English
- Total Page Count: 196
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Art Deco: The Golden Age of Graphic Art & Illustration (Masterworks)
Art Deco: The Golden Age of Graphic Art & Illustration is a richly illustrated PDF survey of Art Deco graphic art and illustration. This digital edition presents the full book by Michael Robinson and Rosalind Ormiston, available for instant download after purchase. It explores how the Art Deco style shaped graphic art, fashion, and advertising.
Originally published by Flame Tree Publishing in 2009, this edition preserves the book’s layout and illustrations. No physical copy is shipped; access is delivered digitally after purchase.
Book Overview
Art Deco: The Golden Age of Graphic Art & Illustration is divided into three sections: the movement, fashion, and advertising. The authors explain how Art Deco became one of the defining visual styles of the twentieth century.
The book focuses on the fine art and graphic work that promoted Art Deco’s aesthetic. Readers encounter artists such as Georges Barbier, Erté, Cassandre, and Paul Colin.
Alongside posters and paintings, the book includes sculpture, objets d’art, and jewellery to show how similar lines, forms, and themes appeared across media.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- Three main sections covering the Art Deco movement, fashion, and advertising.
- Profiles of influential artists and innovators who popularized the style.
- Examples of posters, paintings, and illustrations from the period.
- Comparisons with sculpture, objets d’art, and jewellery.
- An introduction to the cultural context of Art Deco’s rise.
Why This Book Matters
Art Deco was a visual language that connected fine art, design, and popular culture. The graphic arts and illustration were central to expressing and spreading its ideas, from fashion plates to advertising posters.
This book offers a factual and visual reference for students, designers, historians, and collectors interested in the period. It documents the creativity of the era without overstating its claims.
Book Details
| Format | |
|---|---|
| File Size | 42.6 MB |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 196 |
| Print Length | 192 pages |
| Publisher | Flame Tree Publishing |
| Publication Date | August 1, 2009 |
| Edition | New |
| Series | Masterworks |
| ISBN-10 | 1847862799 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1847862792 |
| Dimensions | 11 x 0.88 x 11.38 inches |
| Item Weight | 3.86 pounds |
| Customer Rating | 4.5 out of 5 stars (239 ratings) |
Device Compatibility
This is a digital download and no physical item will be shipped. Access is available immediately after purchase from your account or download link.
The PDF works with Kindle apps, tablets, desktops, mobile devices, and most reading applications. You can read it on the device that suits you.
FAQ
How do I access my purchase? After purchase, the file is available for instant download. You can save it to your device or open it in a compatible reader.
Will I receive a physical book? No. This is a digital edition only, so no printed copy is shipped.
Can I read it on any device? Yes. The PDF is compatible with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and most reading apps.
Add this digital edition to your library and enjoy the graphic art and illustration of the Art Deco era.
Verified Bibliographic Details
| Author | Michael Robinson & Rosalind Ormiston |
|---|---|
| Title | Art Deco: The Golden Age of Graphic Art & Illustration (Masterworks) |
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