Arts and Crafts Lighting: From the Collection of the Two Red Roses Foundation
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| Rating | : | 4.25 (762 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0982083351 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-11-10 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
. David Cathers is an independent scholar and the author of several books and essays on the American arts and crafts movement
. About the Author David Cathers is an independent scholar and the author of several books and essays on the American arts and crafts movement
•Considers a practical and aesthetic perspective on lighting styles in the American Arts and Crafts eraThe invention of American Arts and Crafts lighting was an irresistible phenomenon for many early twentieth-century artisans and designers. Arts and Crafts Lighting examines the advent of electric lighting from 1895 to 1920, showcasing more than eighty objects in the Two Red Roses Foundation Collection. As it blossomed, it became a unique expression of craft, creativity, and technology. The artisans, architects, and firms responsible for these works are discussed, along with the nature of their designs, their working methods, t