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Fornasetti
Barnaba Fornasetti
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Description for Fornasetti
Hardcover. Num Pages: 688 pages, 2800 Photos and Illustrations. BIC Classification: AKC; WJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 358 x 302 x 69. Weight in Grams: 6158.
This elaborate volume, authored by the designer’s son, is a splendid celebration of one of the world’s most inventive design minds. Combining whimsy and elegance, Piero Fornasetti (1913–1988) transformed everyday objects like cups, scarves, and screens into works of art featuring his idiosyncratic leitmotifs, such as the hand, the female face, and luminescent fish. Additionally, he created a wide range of works, including idealized architectural fantasy drawings, book designs, and provocative nudes, as well as the decor for the luxury liner Andrea Doria. Perhaps most famous for dazzling pieces of trompe l’oeil furniture, Fornasetti was rediscovered in the 1980s ... Read more
This elaborate volume, authored by the designer’s son, is a splendid celebration of one of the world’s most inventive design minds. Combining whimsy and elegance, Piero Fornasetti (1913–1988) transformed everyday objects like cups, scarves, and screens into works of art featuring his idiosyncratic leitmotifs, such as the hand, the female face, and luminescent fish. Additionally, he created a wide range of works, including idealized architectural fantasy drawings, book designs, and provocative nudes, as well as the decor for the luxury liner Andrea Doria. Perhaps most famous for dazzling pieces of trompe l’oeil furniture, Fornasetti was rediscovered in the 1980s ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Rizzoli International Publications United States
Number of pages
688
Condition
New
Number of Pages
688
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780847835348
SKU
V9780847835348
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Ref
99-15
About Barnaba Fornasetti
Barnaba Fornasetti is a designer and oversees his father’s legacy. Andrea Branzi is a leading architect and designer in Milan and has published a number of books on design, including The Hot House: Italian New Wave Design. Mariuccia Casadio is the art consultant for Italian Vogue and the author of Dolce & Gabbana: Fashion Album, among other books.
Reviews for Fornasetti
"Fornasetti fans, look no further. This delightful volume celebrates the fascinating design mind of Piero Fornasetti (1913-1988) with 2,800 illustrations of his art and design. Discover the paintings, sculptures, furniture, textiles, graphics, screens, and ceramics from the comfort of your home with this hefty book. This is a must for collectors or Italian Design enthusiasts." —Italian Bark