Art Nouveau by Robert Schmutzler
First American Edition – 1962
Published by Harry N. Abrams, Inc., New York
Hardcover with original dust jacket | 322 pages | Illustrated
This rare and visually striking volume is one of the first major scholarly explorations of the Art Nouveau movement. Originally based on Schmutzler's doctoral thesis, this edition includes over 400 black-and-white illustrations and 12 tipped-in color plates, showcasing the evolution and breadth of this decorative art style.
Highlights include artists and designers such as Aubrey Beardsley, William Blake, the Pre-Raphaelites, and more—tracing the roots and development of Art Nouveau far beyond continental Europe.
A perfect addition for:
Art history enthusiasts
Design collectors
Lovers of Jugendstil, Symbolism, and early Modernism
Vintage and rare book collectors
Condition:
Book: Very good vintage condition – tight binding, clean pages.
Dust Jacket: Included; shows mild shelf wear, minor edge wear typical for age (see photos).
Non-smoking, pet-free storage.
Please examine all photos for condition details.
Details:
Title: Art Nouveau
Author: Robert Schmutzler
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., New York
Year: 1962
Binding: Hardcover with dust jacket
Pages: 322
Size: Approx. 10” x 12” (quarto)
Illustrations: 439+ black and white, 12 tipped-in color plates
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