Franz Mayer of Munich: Architecture, Glass, Art
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| Rating | : | 4.22 (931 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 3777452513 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 360 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-10-28 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
In addition to the company’s history, essays and photographs provide insight into Franz Mayer of Munich today, documenting projects’ development and realization. Works by Franz Mayer of Munich can be seen in public spaces all across the world, but there have been few accessible books about the company. Founded in 1847, Franz Mayer of Munich is one of the world’s foremost studios for mosaics and stained glass. Dedicated to the restoration of historic works as well as the execution of contemporary projects for artists and architects worldwide, the family-owned company is widely lauded for its commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality. Generously illustrated, Franz Mayer of Munich takes readers on a tour of the company’s long history, from its genesis as a fine arts manufacturer to the establ
Bernhard Graf is an art historian and the author, most recently, of Bridges That Changed the World.. He is the editor of several books, including Christina von Bitter: The Skin of Things. About the AuthorGottfried Knapp is a critic of art and architecture at the Süddeutsche Zeitung and a member of the Bayerische Akademie der Schönen Künste
C. Mcdonald said I was disappointed. This company did the bulk of its work. I was disappointed. This company did the bulk of its work in the 19th and early "I was disappointed. This company did the bulk of its work" according to C. Mcdonald. I was disappointed. This company did the bulk of its work in the 19th and early 20th century and that work is barely touched upon, and pictured very briefly. It is mostly about modern windows and glass.. 0th century and that work is barely touched upon, and pictured very briefly. It is mostly about modern windows and glass.. Well-produced book. Very little content on the early work Bruce Marshall Well-produced book. Very little content on the early work, much of which populates churches all over the US.. Inspiring book GeorgiaSnow I chose this rating because I had hoped for more information on their Stained Glass. However, the main focus of the book is architecture. It is a good reference, however.
Gottfried Knapp is a critic of art and architecture at the Süddeutsche Zeitung and a member of the Bayerische Akademie der Schönen Künste. Bernhard Graf is an art historian and the author, most recently, of Bridges That Changed the World.. He is the editor of several books, including Christina von Bitter: The Skin of Things