Born in Romania, Demetre Chiparus (1886-1947) studied in Italy and
France before settling in Paris, where he perfected the
chryselephantine technique of combining ivory with bronze. Produced
as multiples, his works were greatly admired as small-scale
decorative objects and today are among the most coveted objects
from the Art Deco period, capturing the lively and sensuous spirit
of the time.
This lavishly illustrated volume examines Chiparus's work as an
embodiment of the Art Deco style. The author explores the various
contemporary inspirations for the sculptor's art, including haute
couture, the music hall, Diaghilev's ballets, and the stage designs
of Leon Bakst. Focusing on Chiparus's bronze and ivory pieces, he
outlines their development from idea through finished piece, with
illustrations of plasteline models that document the artist's
working methods. The book provides much previously unknown
information about Chiparus's life; and this new edition also offers
an appendix devoted to his newly rediscovered paintings.
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