For Art's Sake: The Aesthetic Movement in Print and Beyond, 1870-1890 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781605830643)

Published to accompany the eponymous Grolier Club exhibition, this catalogue explores in unprecedented breadth and depth the important role of print media in the development and spread of aesthetic ideals in applied art of all kinds, including architecture, interior design, and the book arts. The foreword and introduction by the author are followed by descriptions of 129 books, prints, and other objects displaying the exceptional artistry and wit of the Aesthetic Movement, which dominated the decorative arts in the period 1870-1890.

Author: Eric Holzenberg
ISBN-10: 160583064X
ISBN-13: 9781605830643
Publisher: Grolier Club
Language: English
Published: 07/15/2017
Pages: 136
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.02lbs
Size: 12.20h x 9.30w x 0.80d