London Art Deco
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London Art Deco
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This richly illustrated book offers a fascinating and detailed look at the Art Deco style in London from building design to decorative detail.
The Art Deco style gained prominence at the 1925 Paris Exposition, after which each nation seemed to adapt its own distinct architectural style. Less florid than the French or that of the United States, Great Britain's buildings reflected the country's imperial status. From the imposing style of the Savoy Hotel, through the ornate detail of the West End theatres, to Art Deco factories like the Hoover Building, they also demonstrated Britain's love of detail.
Remarkably, many of London's Art Deco buildings still survive, their once grime-covered indigenous Portland stone now mostly scrubbed clean, beautifully displaying their many sculptural details. This richly illustrated book offers a fascinating and detailed look at the Art Deco style from building design to decorative detail.
London Art Deco by Arnold Schwartzman is an essential read for anyone interested in this iconic architectural movement and its enduring legacy in the heart of Britain.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780957148321
Publisher: Gemini Books Group Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 28 October 2013
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Palazzo Editions Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 168.0mm
Height: 183.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 160
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About the Author
Arnold Schwartzman is an Oscar-winning film-maker, a noted graphic designer and the author of a score of books. He began his design career in British television. In 1978 he moved to Hollywood. He was the Director of Design for the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games, and for a number of years has designed many of the key graphic elements for the annual Academy Awards. In 2010, he created the two murals for the Grand Lobby of Cunard's "Queen Elizabeth". In 2001 he was awarded an OBE and in 2006 he was appointed a Royal Designer by the RSA
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