San Francisco Art Deco
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San Francisco Art Deco
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Author : Michael F. Crowe
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2007
San Francisco Art Deco written by Michael F. Crowe and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with History categories.
The famed period of architecture, design, and style known as Art Deco began in the mid1920s and lasted for a good 20 years. The movement left an indelible stamp all around the Bay Area but nowhere more so than in styleconscious San Francisco. The city's 1925 Diamond Jubilee, coinciding with the Exposition Internationale des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes in France, ushered in the Art Deco age to the city by the bay. The Roaring Twenties created a need for thousands of new commercial and residential buildings, and many of these, such as Timothy Pflueger's Pacific Telephone and Telegraph building, were Art Deco masterpieces that embodied the new "moderne" styling sweeping the country. Using a variety of building materials, including terracotta, Vitrolux, and neon, many of the city's graceful and dramatic buildings turned heads 70 years ago just as they do today.
Deco By The Bay
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Author : Michael F. Crowe
language : en
Publisher: Studio Books
Release Date : 1995
Deco By The Bay written by Michael F. Crowe and has been published by Studio Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with Architecture categories.
Auth: University of California, Berkeley, Includes 150 color photographs, 9 walking tours.
Art Deco San Francisco
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Author : Therese Poletti
language : en
Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press
Release Date : 2008-09-03
Art Deco San Francisco written by Therese Poletti and has been published by Princeton Architectural Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-09-03 with Architecture categories.
The Castro Theatre, the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Headquarters, 450 Sutter Medico-Dental Buildingthesemasterpieces of San Francisco's Art Deco heritage are the work of one man: Timothy Pflueger. An immigrant's sonwith only a grade-school education, Pflueger began practicing architecture after San Francisco's 1906 earthquake. While his contemporaries looked to Beaux-Arts traditions to rebuild the city, he brought exotic Mayan, Asian, and Egyptian forms to buildings ranging from simple cocktail lounges to the city's first skyscrapers. Pflueger was one of the city's most prolificarchitects during his 40-year career. He designed two major downtown skyscrapers, two stock exchanges, several neighborhood theaters, movie palaces for four smaller cities (including the beloved Paramount in Oakland), some ofthe city's biggest schools, and at least 50 homes. His works include the San Francisco Stock Exchange, the ever-popularTop of the Mark, the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, and the San Francisco World's Fair. It is a testament to his talentthat many of his buildings still stand and many have been named landmarks. Therese Poletti tells the fascinating story of Pflueger's life and work in Art Deco San Francisco. In lively detail, she relates how Pflueger built extravagant compositions in metal, concrete, and glass. She also tells the story behind the architecture: Pflueger's commissioning and support of muralist Diego Rivera, his association with photographer Ansel Adams and sculptor Ralph Stackpole, and his childhood friendship turned to adulthood sponsorship with San Francisco Mayor James "Sunny" Rolph Jr. Beautiful archival photography mixes with stunning new photography in this collection of a truly Californian, but ultimately American, story.
Golden Gate Bridge
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Author : Donald MacDonald
language : en
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Release Date : 2013-03-26
Golden Gate Bridge written by Donald MacDonald and has been published by Chronicle Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-03-26 with Technology & Engineering categories.
An award-winning architect explores the history and engineering of a modern marvel with “easygoing prose [and] dozens of delightfully accessible sketches” (SFGate.com). Nine million people visit the Golden Gate Bridge each year, yet how many know why it’s painted that stunning shade of “international orange”? Or that ancient Mayan and Art Deco buildings influenced the design? Current bridge architect Donald MacDonald answers these questions and others in a friendly, informative look at the bridge’s engineering and seventy-year history. This accessible account is accompanied by seventy of MacDonald’s own charming color illustrations, making it easy to understand how the bridge was designed and constructed. A fascinating study for those interested in architecture, design, or anyone with a soft spot for San Francisco, Golden Gate Bridge is a fitting tribute to this timeless icon.
Art Deco
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Author : Susan A. Sternau
language : en
Publisher: Todtri Productions
Release Date : 1997
Art Deco written by Susan A. Sternau and has been published by Todtri Productions this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Art deco categories.
An in-depth look at the century's most unique art movement.
Los Angeles Art Deco
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Author : Suzanne Tarbell Cooper
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2005
Los Angeles Art Deco written by Suzanne Tarbell Cooper and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with History categories.
Art Deco made its formal appearance in Paris at the 1925 L'Exposition Internationale des Arts Dâecoratifs et Industriels Modernes, a showcase for art, architecture, and design that promoted progress, modernity, and the present. The greatest export from this exhibition was a style that has since been recognized as one of the great design movements of the 20th century. Art Deco's growing recognition coincided with the growth of Los Angeles as the entertainment capital. Between the world wars, the city's architecture sprouted characteristic signs of Art Deco: the interplay of vertical and horizontal features, geometric shapes, use of exotic and modern materials, as well as simplified streamlined forms. This volume's collection of images celebrates Los Angeles's Art Deco heritage, showcasing such structures as Bullock's Wilshire, Sunset Tower, the Oviatt Penthouse, the Wiltern and Pantages Theatres, and many more.--From publisher description.
Art Deco International
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Author : Ghislaine Wood
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2002-11
Art Deco International written by Ghislaine Wood and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-11 with Architecture categories.
-- Coincides with a major exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London that will travel to Boston and San Francisco.A preview of the major exhibition to be held at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London in 2003 that will travel to Boston and San Francisco in 2004 in collaboration with the Victoria and Albert Museum and articles by those involved. The book is an exploration of how a style that originated from within the European luxury craft tradition became synonymous with the experience of modernity throughout the world. Articles include Sources; Paris 1925; Deco India; Factory Architecture, Cinema and Hotels; the Exotic; the Moderne; the Art Deco World; Art Deco USA; and a contemporary look at Deco and why it was so influential in the 1980s.
Rediscovering Art Deco U S A
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Author : Barbara Baer Capitman
language : en
Publisher: Penguin Putnam
Release Date : 1994
Rediscovering Art Deco U S A written by Barbara Baer Capitman and has been published by Penguin Putnam this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Architecture categories.
French Art Deco
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Author : Jared Goss
language : en
Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Release Date : 2014-09-30
French Art Deco written by Jared Goss and has been published by Metropolitan Museum of Art this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-09-30 with Art categories.
Art Deco—the term conjures up jewels by Van Cleef & Arpels, glassware by Laique, furniture by Ruhlmann—is best exemplified in the work shown at the exhibition that gave the style its name: the Exposition Internationale des Art Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, held in Paris in 1925. The exquisite craftsmanship and artistry of the objects displayed spoke to a sophisticated modernity yet were rooted in past traditions. Although it quickly spread to other countries, Art Deco found its most coherent expression in France, where a rich cultural heritage was embraced as the impetus for creating something new. the style drew on inspirations as diverse as fashion, avant-garde trends in the fine arts—such as Cubism and Fauvism—and a taste for the exotic, all of which converged in exceptionally luxurious and innovative objects. While the practice of Art Deco ended with the Second World War, interest in it has not only endured to the present day but has grown steadily. Based on the Metropolitan Museum's renowned collection French Art Deco presents more than eighty masterpieces by forty-two designers. Examples include Süe et Mare's furniture from the 1925 Exposition; Dufy's Cubist-inspired textiles; Dunand's lacquered bedroom suite; Dupas's monumental glass wall panels from the SS Normandie; and Fouquet's spectacular dress ornament in the shape of a Chinese mask. Jared Goss's engaging text includes a discussion of each object together with a biography of the designer who created it and is enlivened by generous quotations from writings of the period. The extensive introduction provides historical context and explores the origins and aesthetic of Art Deco. With its rich text and sumptuous photographs, this is not only one of the rare books on French Art Deco in English, but an object d'art in its own right.
Art Deco Architecture
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Author : Mike Hope
language : en
Publisher: The Crowood Press
Release Date : 2019-07-22
Art Deco Architecture written by Mike Hope and has been published by The Crowood Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-07-22 with Architecture categories.
Art Deco burst upon the world for a brief but unforgettable existence during the 1920s and 1930s. It embraced new media, such as the cinema and radio, as well as new forms of transport and the associated buildings, and above all brought a sense of luxury, fun and escapism to the world during some of the hardest times. Art Deco Architecture - The Inter War Period examines the sources and origins of the style from before the First World War. It offers an in-depth exploration of the origins, inspirations and political backdrop behind this popular style. Lavishly illustrated with images taken especially for the book, topics covered include: a worldwide examination of the spread and usage of Art Deco; short biographical essays on architects and architectural practices; an in-depth examination of French architects and their output from this period; an introduction to stunning and little-known buildings from around the world and finally, the importance of World Fairs and Expositions in the spread of Art Deco. Will be of great interest to all architecture students and Art Deco enthusiasts and is lavishly illustrated with 299 colour photographs especially taken for the book. Mike Hope is an author, lecturer, curator and designer and tours extensively lecturing on architecture and design.