2005, ISBN: 9780300122190

The Philadelphia Museum of Art was founded in 1876, after its home city hosted the Centennial, with the primary goal of acquiring important examples of contemporary design and decorative … Mehr…

The Philadelphia Museum of Art was founded in 1876, after its home city hosted the Centennial, with the primary goal of acquiring important examples of contemporary design and decorative arts. "Collecting Modern" explores for the first time the development and significance of this extraordinary collection, making unprecedented use of the Museum's archival resources, much of which has never been published. This overview reveals changing attitudes toward collecting over time, as Philadelphia (historically a conservative city) and its flagship museum were confronted with the dramatic aesthetic shifts heralded by modernism. From being the largest institutional collector of Tiffany glass in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, to coaxing Florence Knoll Bassett out of retirement in 2005 to design her own exhibition, the Museum has made a unique contribution to the history of design through its collections and programs. Providing a thoughtful analysis of the Museum's history as a steward of contemporary decorative arts, this beautiful publication is a vital reference for anyone interested in the history of museums, decorative arts, and design. Media >, [PU: Yale University Press]<

2011, ISBN: 9780300122190

[PU: Philadelphia Museum of Art (PMA) / Yale 2011.], 31 x 27,2 cm. Orange, illustrated original hardback. 304 pages with texts and many large or full-page illustrations in color (and some… Mehr…

[PU: Philadelphia Museum of Art (PMA) / Yale 2011.], 31 x 27,2 cm. Orange, illustrated original hardback. 304 pages with texts and many large or full-page illustrations in color (and some b/w). Clean copy in good condition / Farbiger Original-Pappband mit 304 Seiten. Texte in englischer Sprache, viele großformatige bzw. ganzseitige Abbildungen, überwiegend farbig. Sauberes, gutes Exemplar. Shipping outside EU-countries much more expensive because of the weight! Please ask for further information.-- Bitte Portokosten außerhalb EU erfragen! / Please ask for postage costs outside EU! / S ' il vous plait demander des frais de port en dehors de l ' UE! -- Herzlichen Dank für Ihre Bestellung! KuAllg, DE, [SC: 0.00], gewerbliches Angebot, [GW: 2700g], Banküberweisung, PayPal, Selbstabholung und Barzahlung, Offene Rechnung (Vorkasse vorbehalten), Internationaler Versand<

2011, ISBN: 0300122195

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[EAN: 9780300122190], [PU: Philadelphia Museum of Art (PMA) / Yale 2011.], 31 x 27,2 cm. Orange, illustrated original hardback. 304 pages with texts and many large or full-page illustrati… Mehr…

[EAN: 9780300122190], [PU: Philadelphia Museum of Art (PMA) / Yale 2011.], 31 x 27,2 cm. Orange, illustrated original hardback. 304 pages with texts and many large or full-page illustrations in color (and some b/w). Clean copy in good condition / Farbiger Original-Pappband mit 304 Seiten. Texte in englischer Sprache, viele großformatige bzw. ganzseitige Abbildungen, überwiegend farbig. Sauberes, gutes Exemplar. Shipping outside EU-countries much more expensive because of the weight! Please ask for further information.-- Bitte Portokosten außerhalb EU erfragen! / Please ask for postage costs outside EU! / S ' il vous plait demander des frais de port en dehors de l ' UE! -- Herzlichen Dank für Ihre Bestellung! KuAllg, Books<