Author: NOUVEL-KAMMERER, ODILE
Title: Symbols of Power : Napoleon and the Art of the Empire Style, 1800-1815
Description: New York : American Federation of the Arts : Abrams ; Paris : Musee Des Arts Decoratifs 2007. First Edition. A landmark in the history of the decorative arts and an essential reference. 'Symbols of Power' is a comprehensive look at Napoleons majestic Empire Style. No ruler in the history of the world has been more aware of the capacity of symbolism to propagate power than Napoleon I; and to support his new vision he sponsored a program of arts that proclaimed France the New Rome. Superb photographs. many taken expressly for this volume. exhibit gorgeous objects decorated with a wealth of antique motifscolumns. arches. laurel wreathes. acanthus leaves. eagles. Egyptian hieroglyphscreated by master French furniture-makers. silversmiths. jewelers. and porcelain and textile manufacturers. Figures of Fame and Victory abound. and furniture. vases. porcelains. and even silverware display an antique style that projects the aura of imperial majesty. An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dw. now mylar-sleeved. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight. bright. clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new.; 8vo 8' - 9' tall; 351 pages; Description: 351 p. : col. ill. ; 31 cm. Catalog of an exhibition at the St. Louis Art Museum. June 16-Sept. 16. 2007; Museum of Fine Arts. Boston. Oct. 21. 2007-Jan. 27. 2008; and the Muse´e des arts de´coratifs. Paris. Apr. 2-Oct. 5. 2008. Includes bibliographical references and index. Subjects: Napoleon I. Emperor of the French (1769-1821) --Art patronage --Decoration and ornament --France --Empire style --Decorative arts --History --19th century --Exhibitions. by Odile Nouvel-Kammerer ; Essays by Anne Dion-Tenenbaum. [Et Al. ] ; Entries by Sabrina Abron. [Et Al. ].Weight in Kg appr.:

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