Jugend Munchner Illustrierte Wochenschrift Fur Kunst Und Leben; Vols. 1 - 2, Nos. 1 - 52

Munich & Leipzig. G. Hirth's Kunstverlag

Verlag: G. Hirth's Kunstverlag, Munich & Liepzig, 1896

Beschreibung

872 pages. 30 x 23 cm. Jugend (German: "Youth") (1896 1940) was an influential German arts magazine. Founded in Munich byGeorg Hirth the weekly was originally intended to showcase GermanArts and Crafts, but became famous for showcasing the German version ofArt Nouveau. It was famous for its shockingly brilliant covers and for its avant-garde influence on German arts and culture, ultimately launching the eponymous Jugendstil ("Youth Style") movement in Munich. In addition to modern illustrations and the ornamentation of Art Nouveau, Jugend featured impressionist and expressionist art, as well. Covers are color lithographs, a cornucopia of interior designs (one by Steinlen) with a host of black and white and color lithographs within the text. Index in Vol. II. Small stamps of H. Leitner, Hamburg front free endpapers and title page. Orig. illustrated dark rose cloth, front cover lettered in gilt. Near fine. 2 Vols. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 23916

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Jugend Munchner Illustrierte Wochenschrift ...

Verlag: G. Hirth's Kunstverlag, Munich & Liepzig

Erscheinungsdatum: 1896

Einband: Hardcover

Auflage: First edition.