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The Grove Encyclopedia of Decorative Arts
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The Grove Encyclopedia of Decorative Arts

Edited by Gordon Campbell

2006 Library Journal Best Reference

2007 Choice Outstanding Academic Title

Over 3,000 entries

The Grove Encyclopedia of Decorative Arts contains over 3,000 entries covering thousands of years of decorative arts production throughout western and non-western cultures. Explore the works of Alvar Aalto and Charles and Ray Eames, or learn about the history of Navajo blankets and wing chairs in thousands of entries on artists, craftsmen, designers, workshops, and decorative art forms. Also included are hundreds of entries on the qualities and historical uses of materials, concise definitions on art forms and styles, and in-depth articles discussing the history of armor, jewelry, furniture, textiles, and ceramics. Enriched by more than 600 black-and-white illustrations and over 100 color photos, this reference is essential for any general reader, collector, curator, or scholar interested in this rich and varied field.

Bibliographic Information

Publisher:
Oxford University Press
Print Publication Date:
2006
Print ISBN-13:
9780195189483
Published to Oxford Reference:
2006
Current Online Version:
2012
eISBN:
9780195324945

Author

Gordon Campbell, editor

Editor in Chief Gordon Campbell is Professor of Renaissance Studies at the University of Leicester. He was the founding editor of Renaissance Studies and is now the general editor of Review of English Studies. He has served as chairman of the Society for Renaissance Studies and President of the English Association, of which he is a director.

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