George Barbier - Master of Art Deco Illustration, Graphics and Costume Design (English, Japanese, Paperback)

George Barbier (1882-1932) is one of the great French illustrators of the early twentieth century. He is famous for his elegant art deco works that were heavily influenced by orientalism and Parisian couture. Born in Nantes, France in 1882, he skyrocketed to fame and notoriety after his first exhibition in 1911. Known as one of "the knights of the bracelet" for his luxurious and glamorous lifestyle and work, George Barbier also received renown for costumes and set designs he did for theater, film, and ballet. Even today, his modern and stylish illustrations are popular all over the world.
With critical essays on such topics as coloration and composition, this volume is a complete compendium of Barbier's work. This valuable reference book is categorized by Barbier's major projects in fashion, book illustration, theater art, and editorial design and is perfect for illustrators and graphic designers as well as a beautiful gift for someone very special.

General

Imprint:	Pie Books
Country of origin:	Japan
Release date:	2012
First published:	March 2012
Authors:	Pie Books
Dimensions:	186 x 257 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Cloth over boards
Pages:	256
ISBN-13:	978-4-7562-4144-3
Languages:	English • Japanese
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Industrial / commercial art & design > Illustration & commercial art > General Books > Arts & Architecture > History of art / art & design styles > From 1900 > Design styles > Art Deco Books > Arts & Architecture > Art forms, treatments & subjects > Art treatments & subjects > Individual artists > General Promotions
LSN:	4-7562-4144-1
Barcode:	9784756241443

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