Mark Hampton: An American Decorator
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| Rating | : | 4.78 (936 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0847832880 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-03-12 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Rich with original materials including Hampton’s watercolors, sketches, and notebooks, as well as hundreds of images of Hampton’s important commissions, and impeccably researched and intimately written by his widow, Duane Hampton, this will be a visual feast for everyone interested in interiors as well as an important addition to the history of interior design.. Known for the tremendous depth and breadth of his knowledge, Hampton refused to be pigeonholed into a trademark style, moving effortlessly from sleek modernism to English country and back again. A classic American success story, Hampton grew up in small-town Indiana and went on to worldwide fame. A highly popular lecturer who drew crowds, Hampton was also the author of two books, as well as a designer of both furniture and fabrics. He later went on to design for such clients as Brooke Astor, Estee Lauder, Jacqueline Onassis, and the Henry Kissingers, in addition to his work on the White House, Camp David, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the National Gallery
Hampton's 40-year career." New York Times"Lovingly penned by Mark Hampton's widow, Duane, this guide chronicles the fulfillment of his American dream, from humble beginnings to meteoric rise, showcasing interiors that proved him a master of style." Veranda"Duane does justice to her late husband's legacy by combining careful research with personal insights in this comprehensive look at the designer's career. Recognized as 'an icon of American Style' by The New York Times, Mark Hampton left behind a diverse body of work when he died in 1998, with a portfolio that defies labels and ranges from modern to tr
J. Landau said Excellent book about the work of a classic American decorator. This book is an instant classic -- much as its subject was. Mark Hampton created some of the great American homes for not just the wealthy, but those with exceptional taste themselves. Anyone who was consistently chosen by clients such as Estee Lauder, Teresa Heinz, Henry Luce, Jacqueline On. Jesse Kornbluth said A book that shows how, with imagination and taste, decorating can become art. Talk about being born for the job! When Mark Hampton was wearing shoes, his feet were exactly 1"A book that shows how, with imagination and taste, decorating can become art" according to Jesse Kornbluth. Talk about being born for the job! When Mark Hampton was wearing shoes, his feet were exactly 12 inches long --- he could pace off a room without a tape measure.In every traditional way, though, you look at his background and wonder how he became the most celebrated American decorator of the. inches long --- he could pace off a room without a tape measure.In every traditional way, though, you look at his background and wonder how he became the most celebrated American decorator of the. mark Hampton: An American Decorator Great photography and logically laid out. Gives just enough history to let the reader know his background and how he evolved and refined his look.
Duane Hampton is the widow of the late Mark Hampton and a writer and editor in the field of interior decoration. She is the author of The Art of Friendship, a compilation of Mark Hampton’s watercolors