Art at the Table

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The Lotos Club State Dinner Tradition

By Nancy Johnson and J. Robert Moskin

Summary

Art at the Table by Nancy Johnson and J. Robert Moskin is an exploration of the intricate relationship between science and culinary artistry. The book examines how culinary techniques and scientific principles converge to create remarkable dining experiences. It provides insights into the historical and cultural significance of food presentation and its aesthetic appeal.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the intersection of artistry and culinary practices, as it beautifully explores how art influences dining experiences. It will particularly appeal to those who appreciate the intricate details of food presentation and the cultural significance behind meals, blending elements of science and nature seamlessly.

Celebrates 150 years of the artistic menu designs for the State Dinners at the Lotos Club, one of the oldest private clubs in the United States.

Description

Founded in New York City in 1870, The Lotos Club is one of the oldest literary and arts clubs in the United States. Lotos became known for its tradition of honouring outstanding men and women from all walks of life with testimonial 'State Dinners', especially after it began to commemorate these occasions with unique souvenir menus designed by artists and illustrators of the day.

Art at the Table is a lavishly illustrated retrospective of the Club's 150-year-old tradition, featuring the art of the menus and the stories behind them. American culture and history are chronicled in these fêtes, from Gilbert and Sullivan and Mark Twain to aviator Amelia Earhart and author Tom Wolfe.

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Art at the Table details the storied history of the Lotos Club's celebrated banquets, capturing the essence of artistic and intellectual gatherings since 1872. The book highlights around 120 notable dinners, showcasing the intersection of culture, art, and society through these prestigious events.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781785512322

Publisher: Scala Arts & Heritage Publishers Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 16 March 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Scala Arts & Heritage Publishers Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 330.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 204

Collections

Arts & Culture Education & Reference History & Archaeology History & Military J. Robert Moskin Nancy Johnson Non-Fiction Science & Nature

About the Author

A native of Chicago's south side, Nancy Johnson is Senior Manager of Brand Communications and Writing for the College of American Pathologists, the world's largest association of board-certified pathologists. For more than a decade, she worked as an Emmy-nominated, award-winning television journalist at CBS and ABC affiliates in markets nationwide from Tampa Bay, FL, to Madison, WI. Her work has appeared in O, The Oprah Magazine and has been supported by Tin House, Kimbilio Fiction, and the Hurston-Wright Foundation. She blogs regularly for Writer Unboxed and leads panel discussions on writing and publishing. A graduate of Northwestern University and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Nancy lives in downtown Chicago. The Kindest Lie is her first book. J. Robert Moskin, the Lotos Club Historian, is a veteran journalist and author.