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Antiquespeak: A Guide to the Styles, Techniques, and Materials of the Decorative Arts,...
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Features
Hardcover: 215 pages
Publisher: Abbeville Press September 1997
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0789203375
ISBN-13: 978-0789203373
Product Dimensions:
9.3 x 6.4 x 1 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
Product Review
The perfect companion for an afternoon of antique shopping, AntiqueSpeak is an accessible lexicon for the &"decorative arts." Because of its alphabetical organization, this book is an ideal reference, boasting clear, concise essays on styles, techniques, and materials. Entries range from brass to Renaissance, from baroque to needlework, and span from Spain's Hispano-Moresque in 1300 to 1930s modernism. More complex entries such as "Georgian," "Regence," and "Victorian" are broken down into "Who, When, Where, What," enabling readers to understand each term in many different contexts.
The more committed antique hunter or student may want to read the book from cover to cover, absorbing the broader scope and considering the relationships between essays. The chronological style chart allows readers to follow the progression of various movements, and a comprehensive bibliography opens the door to further exploration. Kudos to curator Kathryn B. Hiesinger and cohort George Marcus, who have created a marvelous guide to understanding the often opaque language of the decorative arts.
--This text refers to the
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Asbury Park Press, 5/13/99
An excellent reference book.
--This text refers to the
Paperback
edition.
Reader Reviews
This review is from: Antiquespeak: A Guide to the Styles, Techniques, and Materials of the Decorative Arts, from the Renaissance to Art Deco (Speak Series) (Paperback)
Found this at the library and it was just what I was looking for. An easy to understand reference for terms used about antiques and collectables. Each topic has Who, When, Where and What information with 3-8 paragraphs explaining the topic - the basics. A great companion for those numerous price guides that list items with terms such as Eastlake, Mission, Regency, etc. If you are just starting to learn antiques and you don't know what these and similar terms mean, this book is for you.
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Antiquespeak: A Guide to the Styles, Techniques, and Materials of the Decorative Arts,...
by Kathryn B. Hiesinger and George H. Marcus
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