American Rococo, 1750-1775

American Rococo, 1750-1775
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Publisher : Metropolitan Museum of Art
Total Pages : 306
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ISBN-10 : 9780870996313
ISBN-13 : 0870996312
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Book Synopsis American Rococo, 1750-1775 by : Morrison H. Heckscher

Download or read book American Rococo, 1750-1775 written by Morrison H. Heckscher and published by Metropolitan Museum of Art. This book was released on 1992 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Published in conjunction with an exhibition organized by, and held at, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, this volume examines the American (i.e. British colonial) manifestations of the European rococo style. Following an introductory chapter, separate chapters are devoted to architecture, engravings, silver, and furniture, plus iron, glass, and porcelain grouped together as factory products. Illustrated are 173 objects (many in color) that are part of the exhibition, and some 50 related objects. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR


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