Greene & Greene Furniture: Poems of Wood & Light
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.94 (646 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1440302995 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 176 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-09-10 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Through stunning and perceptive new photography, the illustrated spaces and furnishings illuminate the genius of the Greenes? designs, material selection and craft, which has caused so many to celebrate and be seduced by their workBeing a woodworker, Mathias also pays due homage to John and Peter Hall, the Swedish brothers who worked closely with the Greenes on their finest houses. Gamble DirectorThe Gamble House, PasadenaSchool of Architecture, University of Southern California. Bosley,James N. Through his writing we are able to appreciate the Greenes? houses and furnishings almost as if we were hearing from one of their builders. Be forewa
Much more than I expected a reader When I bought this book, I expected much from it. I got what I expected, and much more. I will try to explain, in the following lines, why I believe prospective buyers should not hesitate in buying it, even if they already own one or more books on the subject.A) Why this book?In view of the fact that there are several excellent books available on the subject, the question is whether this one is redundant. A quot. Title says it all Yes, the title says it all Poems in Wood and Light. David has captured the nuances of Greene and Greene furniture. He shows us, and captivates us into it's poetry. He show us how they used a stack of three hinges for a door (p111). There are many original drawings of the brothers Greene shown in full detail. His prose through out the book is insightful and easy to read. David is a woodworker in the true sense. H. "A must have for anyone interested in Greene and Greene!!!" according to Joe Johnston. While a lot of other books provide an overview, this book focuses in and highlights a lot of the details and nuances that make Greene and Greene architecture and furniture so unique. It is quite obvious that the author has done extensive research on the subject. The photography is superb and the author provides a lot of good information in the text. There are closeup photos of numerous details never before cover
The author's "craftsman" approach will appeal to woodworkers, the extensive endnotes will please scholars, and the evocative photography will satisfy all who love great design. --Style 1900 Magazine