Chihuly Persians - Hardcover

Oldknow, Tina

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1576840042 ISBN 13: 9781576840047

Verlag: Portland Press, 1996

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Book by Tina Oldknow Chihuly

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Reseña del editor:

Classical Greece, Persia, Byzantium, the Islamic world, Venice, and the art nouveau style can all be seen as sources for Chihuly's Persian series, argues art historian Tina Oldknow in 'An Ancient Legacy', her insightful essay in 'Chihuly Persians'. However, she concludes by saying, that "the impetus is the marvellous -- la merveille -- that other, magical world where the source of wonder and delight reside.". Oldknow sets the stage for 'Chihuly Persians' by reviewing the accomplishments of his artistic ancestors from the anonymous Egyptian makers of core-formed vessels from 1500BC to Louis Comfort Tiffany. She then goes on to discuss in contemporary aesthetic terms Chihuly's romantic Persian series, which began in 1986 as a search for new forms. Particular attention is paid to their use in the architectural context, and the author suggests a comparison with Persian gardens and carpets. Oldknow's thoughtful essay is illustrated by stunning examples of Chihuly's glass works with their swirling colours and exotic forms.

Biografía del autor:

Tina Oldknow has been the Curator of Modern Glass for The Corning Museum of Glass since 2000.

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• Verlag: Portland Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 1996
• ISBN 10: 1576840042
• ISBN 13: 9781576840047
• Einband: Tapa dura
• Anzahl der Seiten: 104