A Marquetry Odyssey. Historical Objects and Personal Work by Silas Kopf
VINTAGESTAN BOOKS Title: A Marquetry Odyssey. Historical Objects and Personal Work by Silas Kopf Summary: A combined cabinet-maker's monograph and history of marquetry. This volume offers an approachable introduction to the art of marquetry through the writings and work of scholar and artisan, Silas Kopf. This richly illustrated presentation of the art of marquetry is placed in context by one of its most ardent and talented proponents: Silas Kopf. A distinguished cabinetmaker for more than thirty years, Kopf identifies the origins and influences of numerous decorative arts and architectural movements that have impacted his own work, from objects created in ancient Egypt, and during the Italian Renaissance to inspiration he has drawn from seventeenth century British and Dutch furniture makers in addition to the work of Art Nouveau artists like Louis Majorelle. Kopf is a lifelong observer of objects of marquetry starting with his apprenticeship with artist Wendell Castle and later as a student of the Ecole Boulle in Paris where he learned the traditional art of marquetry and absorbed the work he saw in the museum collections. All of these influences are present in this piece-by-piece narration of Kopf's own development as an artisan, designer and scholar. Author: Silas Kopf Publisher: Hudson Hills Press. Manchester and New York Year Published: 2008 Edition: 1st Edition Binding type: Hardcover ISBN: 9781555952877 Dimensions: 31cm x 24.5cm Notes: Please note this is a heavy book and may require extra postage if sent outside of the UK. Please ask for quote to your destination. SKU: VSS / 265 / H / 7286 / 5586 Condition Dust Jacket Condition: Near fine Book condition: Near fine Binding: Intact Pages: 220 pages
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