A Visual Dictionary of Decorative and Domestic Arts (Hardcover)

A Visual Dictionary of Decorative and Domestic Arts provides a common and unambiguous vocabulary for the parts of handcrafted decorative, domestic, and artistic items. Terminology for a broad array of object types is presented alongside original 3D illustrations that facilitate objective referencing. The reference enhances learning, labeling, and discussing various craft items in great physical detail. Sixty-four 3D graphic illustrations provide an effective visual format for identifying the vocabulary/location of the parts on individual objects. The dictionary is divided into five major sections: -Decorative Objects such as a basket, jar/jug, flatware -Domestic Furnishings such as a bed with bedding, upholstered chairs, tables -Artistic Works and Tools such as books, prints, paintings, photographs, and sculpture -Jewelry Adornment Items such as earrings, necklaces, pins, and watches -Accessory Articles such as a hat, pipe, comb, and fan The thoroughness of the annotations makes this volume an essential tool for museum curators and conservators, librarians, connoisseurs, buyers and dealers; artists and crafts persons, collectors, designers, registrars and anyone with an interest in visual history.

General

Imprint:	American Alliance of Museums
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	American Alliance of Museums
Release date:	February 2023
Authors:	Nancy Odegaard • Gerry Wagner Crouse
Dimensions:	279 x 216mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	182
ISBN-13:	978-1-5381-4887-7
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Museums & museology Books > Arts & Architecture > Industrial / commercial art & design > Fashion design Books > Arts & Architecture > Industrial / commercial art & design > Product design Books > Arts & Architecture > Art forms, treatments & subjects > Decorative arts & crafts > Gold & silversmithing Books > Arts & Architecture > Art forms, treatments & subjects > Textile arts > General Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Encyclopaedias & reference works > Reference works > Directories Books > Business & Economics > Business & management > Management & management techniques > General
LSN:	1-5381-4887-0
Barcode:	9781538148877

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