Avant-Garde Design - Dutch Decorative Arts 1880-1940

Avant-Garde Design - Dutch Decorative Arts 1880-1940
Editors:
Marjan Groot
Frans Leidelmeijer
Titus M. Eilëns
This spectacularly illustrated book is the first in English devoted to the substantial contribution made by the Netherlands to avant-garde design. The finest and most distinctive examples of furniture, glass, pottery, silver and textiles from 1880-1940 are described and illustrated in original colour photographs. Four articles by specialists examine the historical context and style of these objects from public and private collections.
256 pages | 150 colour and 75 mono illustrations 295 x 230mm | hardback
ISBN 13: 
9780856674662
ISBN 10: 
0 85667 466 4
£35
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Dutch decorative arts of the Art Nouveau and Art Deco periods are much in demand throughout the world. Yet, with the exception of Gerrit Rietveld and H.P.Berlage, Dutch designers of the period are relatively unknown outside the Netherlands. This book is a valuable reference work for collectors, dealers and auction houses as well as enthusiasts of the period.

The first part of the book covers schools and movements. The Nieuwe Kunst, the Amsterdam School, De Stijl, The Hague School and Functionalism. The second part has a directory of modern Dutch architects, designers, manufacturers, craftsmen, artistic schools and institutes.

Professor Titus M. Eliens is at the Haags Gemeentemuseum.

Dr. Marjorie Groot is Lecturer at the Leiden University.

Frans Leidelmeijer is a specialist in Dutch Decorative Arts.