Jean Despres: Jeweler, Maker, and Designer of the Machine Age
No Customer Reviews
Jean Despr?s (1889-1980) was an Art Deco designer who captured the streamlined, modern aesthetic of the age of the machine and transformed it into objects of great beauty.
As a young man, Despr?s became acquainted with avant-garde artists in Paris, including Modigliani, de Chirico, and Braque, and, after the outbreak of war in 1914, he worked on the industrial design of airplanes. He later transferred this experience and inspiration to his...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:050051478X
ISBN13:9780500514788
Release Date:September 2009
Publisher:Thames & Hudson
Length:224 Pages
Weight:3.67 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 9.5" x 12.3"
Customer Reviews
0 rating
Copyright © 2024 Thriftbooks.com Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information | Cookie Policy | Cookie Preferences | Accessibility Statement
ThriftBooks® and the ThriftBooks® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
ThriftBooks® and the ThriftBooks® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
