Author: Rosemary Troy Krill
Publisher: Rowman Altamira
ISBN: 0759119465
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
Winterthur Museum is world renowned for its decorative arts collections and its exceptional educational programs. Adapted from the training materials developed at the museum, the revised and enhanced Early American Decorative Arts, 1620-1860: A Handbook for Interpreters is an indispensable guide for anyone involved with interpretation of decorative arts collections. Early American Decorative Arts, 1620-1860 elucidates the principles of public interpretation, explains how to analyze objects, and defines the concept of style. Eighteen chapters provide comprehensive descriptions of decorative arts including furniture, ceramics, textiles, paintings and prints, metalwork, glass, and other objects. Many museums and historic sites display such collections to thousands of visitors annually. Guides, interpreters, educators, and collection managers will find this book a helpful summary and a guide to further research. This enhanced edition includes now includes a CD featuring beautiful color images of the more than 170 black-and-white photographs in the book, bringing the Winterthur collections to life on your computer and in your classroom. Published in cooperation with Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library.
Early American Decorative Arts, 1620-1860
Author: Rosemary Troy Krill
Publisher: Rowman Altamira
ISBN: 0759119465
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
Winterthur Museum is world renowned for its decorative arts collections and its exceptional educational programs. Adapted from the training materials developed at the museum, the revised and enhanced Early American Decorative Arts, 1620-1860: A Handbook for Interpreters is an indispensable guide for anyone involved with interpretation of decorative arts collections. Early American Decorative Arts, 1620-1860 elucidates the principles of public interpretation, explains how to analyze objects, and defines the concept of style. Eighteen chapters provide comprehensive descriptions of decorative arts including furniture, ceramics, textiles, paintings and prints, metalwork, glass, and other objects. Many museums and historic sites display such collections to thousands of visitors annually. Guides, interpreters, educators, and collection managers will find this book a helpful summary and a guide to further research. This enhanced edition includes now includes a CD featuring beautiful color images of the more than 170 black-and-white photographs in the book, bringing the Winterthur collections to life on your computer and in your classroom. Published in cooperation with Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library.
Publisher: Rowman Altamira
ISBN: 0759119465
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
Winterthur Museum is world renowned for its decorative arts collections and its exceptional educational programs. Adapted from the training materials developed at the museum, the revised and enhanced Early American Decorative Arts, 1620-1860: A Handbook for Interpreters is an indispensable guide for anyone involved with interpretation of decorative arts collections. Early American Decorative Arts, 1620-1860 elucidates the principles of public interpretation, explains how to analyze objects, and defines the concept of style. Eighteen chapters provide comprehensive descriptions of decorative arts including furniture, ceramics, textiles, paintings and prints, metalwork, glass, and other objects. Many museums and historic sites display such collections to thousands of visitors annually. Guides, interpreters, educators, and collection managers will find this book a helpful summary and a guide to further research. This enhanced edition includes now includes a CD featuring beautiful color images of the more than 170 black-and-white photographs in the book, bringing the Winterthur collections to life on your computer and in your classroom. Published in cooperation with Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library.
Early American Antiques & Decorative Arts
Author: Garth's Auctions, Inc
Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
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Languages : en
Pages : 188
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Auction #9
Author: Garth's Auctions, Inc
Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 97
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Pages : 97
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Art & Industry in Early America
Author: Patricia E. Kane
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300217846
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 509
Book Description
This book presents new information on the export trade, patronage, artistic collaboration, and the small-scale shop traditions that defined early Rhode Island craftsmanship. This stunning volume features more than 200 illustrations of beautifully constructed and carved objects—including chairs, high chests, bureau tables, and clocks—that demonstrate the superb workmanship and artistic skill of the state’s furniture makers.
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300217846
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 509
Book Description
This book presents new information on the export trade, patronage, artistic collaboration, and the small-scale shop traditions that defined early Rhode Island craftsmanship. This stunning volume features more than 200 illustrations of beautifully constructed and carved objects—including chairs, high chests, bureau tables, and clocks—that demonstrate the superb workmanship and artistic skill of the state’s furniture makers.
Auction #6
Author: Garth's Auctions, Inc
Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 101
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Languages : en
Pages : 101
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Country Arts in Early American Homes
Author: Nina Fletcher Little
Publisher: Historic New England
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
An expert looks at a wide variety of country arts that characterized early New England homes.
Publisher: Historic New England
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
An expert looks at a wide variety of country arts that characterized early New England homes.
The Antiques Guide to Decorative Arts in America, 1600-1875
Author: Elizabeth Stillinger
Publisher: Plume Books
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 506
Book Description
Publisher: Plume Books
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 506
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Auction #7
Author: Garth's Auctions, Inc
Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 100
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Pages : 100
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Auction #5
Author: Garth's Auctions, Inc
Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 100
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Languages : en
Pages : 100
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Auction #6
Author: Garth's Auctions, Inc
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 96
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Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 96
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