Conservation at the Art Institute of Chicago
This fascinating volume explores how research, craft, and technology are united in the Art Institute of Chicago's mission to preserve its collection and further art-historical knowledge. Addressing the many challenges conservators face, the publication highlights their work on objects from throughout the museum, including books, furniture, electronic media, paintings, photographs, posters, sculpture, and textiles.
An introductory essay traces the development of the profession and its specific history at the Art Institute. Case studies written by the museum's conservators and curators examine diverse works ranging from an ancient Egyptian statue of Osiris to Bruce Nauman's video "Clown Torture. The authors explore how they determine appropriate treatment, uncover an artist's intentions and techniques, and employ pathbreaking new technologies.
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The Right Man for the Job by Mike Magnuson, ISBN 0060928956
At once riotous and disturbing, insightful and inspired, this story about a pair of disillusioned repo men marks the debut of one of the most exciting and original talents in contemporary fiction. Bored and frustrated, repo men Gunnar and Dewey become fixated on a particular customer who will not respond to any of their attempts to repossess her furniture. NPR sponsorship.
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Herman Miller: The Purpose of Design
In 1936, Herman Miller Inc. founder D. J. De Pree committed Herman Miller to "modern" furniture. The rest is history: their continuing collaboration with some of the giants of modern design has made Herman Miller synonymous with quality in design. Herman Miller examines the company's powerful contributions by looking at the problems that design can solve and how creative thinking can benefit the world. Aside from having produced icons of modern furniture, Herman Miller has revolutionized office systems and furniture in the workplace.
A definitive history of design and the company's work since its founding, Herman Miller features the legendary designs of Charles and Ray Eames, George Nelson, Isamu Noguchi, Gilbert Rohde, Bill Stumpf, Don Chadwick, and many more. It is a must-read for collectors, designers, professionals, students, and anyone with an interest in design.
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Babylonian Life by E. a. Wallis Budge, ISBN 0766147312
In this volume on Babylonian life and history, Budge illustrates their social and political lives. He discusses their traditions, rites, food, clothing, furniture and other aspects of daily life. These people were masters of the art of writing, astrology and various forms of magic, including spell casting and reading omens. This book gives the reader a complete picture of the Babylonian life.
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Identifying American Furniture: A Pictorial Guide to Styles and Terms, Colonial to Contemporary by Milo M. Naeve, ISBN 0393318443
Identifying American Furniture offers answers to the questions most people ask about furniture: "What style is that?" "How can you tell?" and "When was it popular?" Curators, collectors, appraisers, connoisseurs of furniture, and students of history, architecture, and the arts -- as well as those just learning the fascination of stylistic trends in American furniture -- will find this succinct handbook essential.
Styles are arranged chronologically from 1607 to the present and represent all thirty-five major furniture styles from Arts and Crafts to Windsor. Milo M. Naeve's vivid commentary draws attention to the book's 196 photographs, pinpointing distinctions among the styles. Naeve also offers an excellent guide for further reading.
Identifying American Furniture: A Pictorial Guide to Styles and Terms, Colonial to Contemporary by Milo M. Naeve, ISBN 0393318443
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Furniture Field Guide by Krause Publications, ISBN 0873495284
Furniture Field Guide by Krause Publications, ISBN 0873495284
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