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Eileen Gray: Her Life and Work
Peter Adam
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Description for Eileen Gray: Her Life and Work
Hardback.
One of the most important designers and architects of the 20th century, Eileen Gray (1878–1976) wielded enormous influence – though often unacknowledged, especially in her lifetime – in a field largely dominated by men. Today, her original furniture sells for dizzying sums and her iconic designs, including the luxurious Bibendum chair and the refined yet functional E.1027 table, are renowned throughout the world.
Resolutely independent and frequently underappreciated, Gray evolved from a creator of opulent lacquer furniture into a pioneer of the modernist principle of form following function. Remaining separate from major schools or movements such as Bauhaus ... Read more
One of the most important designers and architects of the 20th century, Eileen Gray (1878–1976) wielded enormous influence – though often unacknowledged, especially in her lifetime – in a field largely dominated by men. Today, her original furniture sells for dizzying sums and her iconic designs, including the luxurious Bibendum chair and the refined yet functional E.1027 table, are renowned throughout the world.
Resolutely independent and frequently underappreciated, Gray evolved from a creator of opulent lacquer furniture into a pioneer of the modernist principle of form following function. Remaining separate from major schools or movements such as Bauhaus ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2019
Publisher
Thames & Hudson Ltd
Condition
New
Number of Pages
360
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780500343548
SKU
9780500343548
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Ref
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About Peter Adam
Peter Adam (1929-2019) was a filmmaker and author. He had been made an Officier des Arts et des Lettres by the French Government. Among his many books are Eisenstadt by Eisenstadt, Art in the Third Reich and Kertesz by Kertesz.
Reviews for Eileen Gray: Her Life and Work
'An endlessly fascinating book about a woman universally revered in the fields of architecture and design, yet almost unknown during her lifetime' - Cellophaneland
'Demonstrates just how influential the 20th-century architect and designer was, despite being largely unacknowledged in her lifetime' - The Arts Society
'Demonstrates just how influential the 20th-century architect and designer was, despite being largely unacknowledged in her lifetime' - The Arts Society