Egon Schiele (1890–1918) was one of the most popular and influential painters to emerge from turn-of-the-century Vienna. Before his premature death at 28, he managed to be thrown in prison on a morals charge and also to create a strongly erotic body of work, both deeply expressive drawings and sublimely beautiful paintings. This enfant terrible of pre-WWI Vienna worked in the shadows of Klimt and Freud, but he found his own voice, and his own nude body was his best model. Egon Schiele delves into both his controversial sexual themes and neglected aspects of Schiele’s art, notably his formal experiments and his later expressionistic portraits and allegorical paintings—works that reveal much about the importance of his short career.

Egon Schiele: The Egoist (Discoveries)

Arts & Photography

Jean-Louis Gaillemin

History & Criticism

Abrams

Antiquaires

Leading French expert on decorative arts Jean-Louis Gaillemin recounts the fascinating history of antiques starting with how this profession was born and established in Europe and it evolution from the French Revolution through today's most important dealers in Paris. The author provides a tantalizing account of how, whne and why, over the past two centuries, Paris, the world capital of the antiques market, attributed (or denied) certain antiques and antiques dealers their popularity and reputation. Complementing this histroical account, the book includes a practical guide which lists the addresses of Parisian dealers by district and speciality along with key museums. Luxurious, richly illustrated and informative, this book is an essential item for both amateur and professional antiques collectors, and all those taken by the irresistable allure of the world of antiques and the Parisian market in particular.

Antiquaires: The Finest Antique Dealers in Paris

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Antiques & Collectibles

Assouline

An overview of the decorative arts of an era which has an array of decorators, designers of furniture and lighting, metalworkers, and ceramicists. Difficult to define precisely, like many other styles, that of the 40's starts with the l'Exposition Internationale de Paris in 1937 and the Salon des Artistes Décorateurs of 1939 and ends in the 50's. Contains 300 illustrations mostly in color. Text in French.

Les décorateurs des années 40

Bruno Foucart (Préface)

Norma

LA VILLE MOBILE

CITE DU DESIGN

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