Jean-Michel Frank: The Strange and Subtle Luxury of the Parisian Haute-Monde in the Art Deco Period
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| Rating | : | 4.14 (866 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0847830292 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 400 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-02-23 |
| Language | : | English |
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Tragic and Gifted Designer: Frank Colleen Goldsmith The contributions of Jean-Michel Frank to modern interiors are timeless and compelling. He created a sense of spaciousness and luxury in Paris apartments that was pure genius. Not much was known about this designer and his too-brief career; this book is a wonderful exploration of the man and his creation of interiors and furnishings. Great photos too.. "Excellent in every way possible." according to James G. Greer. not only is this an impressive history of j.m. frank's work as a designer, it is also a great reference for other great artist's of the time including christian berard, salvadore dali, paul rodocananchi, and an excellent array of alberto giacometti lamps. i originally purchased this for furniture ideas (i am a woodworker), some of frank's dresser's and cabinet idea's are lovely and very modern. and although this period is heavily art deco, i have found that a lot of the artists frank worked with are the t. Five Stars Beautiful and exhaustive. Worth the money, and a treasure to have in my library.
Frank established his reputation and signature look with the design of the Paris apartment of the Vicomte Charles de Noailles. Frank’s style of understated luxury—vellum-sheathed walls, bleached leather, lacquer and shagreen—perfectly complemented the Picassos and Braques on the walls. Jean-Michel Frank was perhaps the most influential Parisian designer and decorator of the 1930s and 1940s, inspiring such varied talents as Andree Putman and Bonetti and Garouse. Admiringly described by the French "le style Frank," his look continues to exert its influence through the powerful combination of the simplest forms and the most exquisite materials to produce objects that are truly noble and utterly modern.. Frank’s blocky, rectangular club chairs and sofas have been endlessly copied and produced by many admirers. He is credited for the design of the modern Parsons table, a stark form that Frank embellished with the most luxurious finish. The Noailles were leading progressives of their day and patrons of the major painters
Pierre-Emmanuel Martin-Vivier is a noted art historian based in Paris whose specialty is twentieth-century applied arts. He is a frequent contributor to leading French publications including Connaissance des arts and Maison française.
"An interior decorator who all buy defined modern French style in the 1930s and '40s, Jean-Michel Frank is now the focus of 400 pages of photographs and essays." Dwell"this book is a visual delight as well as a compelling biography." The New York Observer