London Art Deco
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- Paperback
160 pages
- Release Date
28 October 2013
Summary
The Art Deco style gained prominence at the 1925 Paris Exposition, after which each nation seemed to adapt its own distinct architectural style. Less florid than the French or that of the United States, Great Britain s buildings reflected the country s imperial status. From the imposing style of the Savoy Hotel, through the ornate detail of the West End theatres, to Art Deco factories like the Hoover Building, they also demonstrated Britain s love of detail.Remarkably, many of London’s Art De…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780957148321 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0957148321 |
| Author: | Arnold Schwartzman |
| Publisher: | Gemini Books Group Ltd |
| Imprint: | Palazzo Editions Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 160 |
| Edition: | 2nd Revised edition |
| Release Date: | 28 October 2013 |
| Weight: | 400g |
| Dimensions: | 183mm x 168mm |
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About The Author
Arnold Schwartzman
Arnold Schwartzman is an Oscar-winning film-maker, a noted graphic designer and the author of a score of books. He began his design career in British television. In 1978 he moved to Hollywood. He was the Director of Design for the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games, and for a number of years has designed many of the key graphic elements for the annual Academy Awards. In 2010, he created the two murals for the Grand Lobby of Cunard’s “Queen Elizabeth”. In 2001 he was awarded an OBE and in 2006 he was appointed a Royal Designer by the RSA
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