基本説明
最新最大の芸術リソースGrove Art Onlineから生まれたテーマ別百科事典。古代から現在に至る、世界中の装飾芸術の全ジャンル（家具、陶芸、宝石、インテリア、モダンデザイン、織物、刺繍、等々、ただしファッションは除く）に関連する項目を編集し、さらに千以上の新項目を執筆し、オリジナルの倍以上の分量に。本書は、fine artsと区別される装飾芸術の重要性、多様さを、学者だけでなく、一般の愛好者にも知らしめるべく、一般的なデザイン事典などでは軽視されがちな非西洋文化圏の文化にも広く目配りし、オンライン版フリー百科事典では困難な、オーソライズされた最新の知見へのアクセスを可能にする点で、類書の見られない貴重なレファレンス。 ｽ最新の知見へのアクセスを可能にする点で、類書の見られない貴重なレファレンスです。
Full Description
Remarkable in its scope, The Grove Encyclopedia of Decorative Arts covers 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 such as jade, opal, and bronze. In addition to concise definitions on art forms and styles, there are also hundreds of in-depth articles discussing the history of armor, jewelry, furniture, textiles, and ceramics.
Enriched by more than 600 illustrations and dozens of color photos, this reference is essential for any general reader, collector, curator, or scholar interested in this rich and varied field. With extensive cross-references and updated bibliography throughout, this reference offers the best that Grove has to offer along with the most recent findings in decorative arts.
