The J. Paul Getty Museum Journal

The J. Paul Getty Museum Journal
Author: The J. Paul Getty Museum
Publisher: Getty Publications
Total Pages: 262
Release: 1985-01-01
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0892360909

The J. Paul Getty Museum Journal 13 is a compendium of articles and notes pertaining to the Museum's permanent collections of antiquities, decorative arts, drawings, paintings, and photographs. This volume includes a supplement introduced by John Walsh with a fully illustrated checklist of the Getty’s recent acquisitions. Volume 13 includes articles written by Helayna I. Thickpenny, Michael Pfrommer, Klaus Parlasca, Heidemaire Koch, Jean-Dominique Augarde, Colin Streeter, Gillian Wilson, Charissa Bremer-David, C. Gay Nieda, Adrian Sassoon, Selma Holo, Marcel Roethlisberger, Louise Lippincott, Mark Leonard, Burton B. Fredericksen, Nigel Glendinning, Eleanor Sayre, and William Innes Homer.

Matter of Faith

Matter of Faith
Author: James Robinson
Publisher: British Museum Research Public
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780861591954

"A landmark publication exploring the relationship between sacred matter and precious materials in the Middle Ages."--Site web de l'éditeur.

Eighteenth Century French Furniture & Objets D'art Ebenisterie of the Louis XIV, Regence, Louis XV & Louis XVI Periods, Carvings in Ivory, Agate & Jade, Porcelains & Other Objects

Eighteenth Century French Furniture & Objets D'art Ebenisterie of the Louis XIV, Regence, Louis XV & Louis XVI Periods, Carvings in Ivory, Agate & Jade, Porcelains & Other Objects
Author: Inc Anderson Galleries
Publisher: Hassell Street Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-07-18
Genre:
ISBN: 9781019353219

This book is a stunning collection of photographs and descriptions of 18th century French furniture and objets d'art. Featuring pieces from the Louis XIV, Regence, Louis XV, and Louis XVI periods, the book showcases exquisite craftsmanship, intricate carvings, and rare materials such as ivory, agate, jade, and porcelain. This is a must-have book for anyone interested in the history of furniture design and decorative arts. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Gustave Courbet

Gustave Courbet
Author: Georges Riat
Publisher: Parkstone Press
Total Pages: 266
Release: 2008
Genre: Art
ISBN:

Child of materialism and positivism, Courbet was without a doubt one of the most complex painters of the nineteenth century. Symbolising the rejection of traditions, Courbet did not hesitate to confront the public with the truth by liberating painting of conventional rules. He became from then on the leader of pictorial realism.

Confessions of a Literary Archaeologist

Confessions of a Literary Archaeologist
Author: Carlton Lake
Publisher: New Directions Publishing
Total Pages: 236
Release: 1990
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9780811211307

The author recounts his experiences in building collections of rare books and manuscripts of French literature, and reveals little-known facts about French artists, composers, and writers.