L'art du siege au XVIIIe siecle en France (French Edition)
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| Rating | : | 4.43 (879 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 286770023X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 332 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-06-21 |
| Language | : | French |
DESCRIPTION:
A study of chair-carpenters, that recreates the environment centred around the leading figure Nicolas Heurtaut. The period covered extends from the end of the Regence style to the beginning of neo-classicism (1730-1775). The book's theoretical section is completed with more technical observations, notably on the art of distinguishing an authentic piece from an imitation. Sculptors, gilders and upholsterers are the other professions which contribute to the elaboration of a chair. The following artisans are discussed: Avisse, Blanchard, Boucault, Carpentier, Cresson, Delanois, Foliot, Gourdin and Tilliard
"The best written, and best document book on the art" according to prietoren. The best written, and best document book on the art of the 18th century ébenistes, carvers, and guilders who put together France's most original art form. Pallot is is extremely knowledgeable, and he has seen, and documented the best 18th c. chairs ever made. The book makes perfectly clear what makes someone like Nicolas Heurtault, Tilliard, or Sené stand out from most others.
Language Notes Text: French