Studies in Design (Historic Reprint) by Christopher Dresser $45.00 hardcover 1-58685-185-3 August 8 x 12 in; 160 pp; 60 Color Plates; Rights: W; Design In Christopher Dressers own words; "I have prepared this Work with the hope of assisting to bring about a better style of decorations for our houses. My book is intended to help the decorator and to enable those who live in decorated houses to judge; to an extent; the merit of the ornament around them." Indeed; in this reprint of the classic Studies in Design; the timeless designs and wisdom of Christopher Dresser are reintroduced. Originally published in 1875; Studies in Design features Dressers exquisite design and classic theories that have enduring appeal. Christopher Dresser is considered by many to have been the most influential designer of the nineteenth century; and his designs later had a major influence on the Arts Crafts and Modernist movements. Dressers designs; which later influenced other artisans such as William Morris and Charles Tiffany; reveal exotic influences from such locations as Egypt; Japan; China; India; and Morocco.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Ok. Im biasedBy Red BaronYes. Ive known the author for years. The point is. I really enjoy this book; Ive read several chapters two or three times. The interviews. the photos. the history and analyses capture the pulse of a mass art world. inextricably entwined in the politics of South India. that few Westerners knew existed. You can see an interview of the author by the Indian novelist Manil Suri on Youtube. Preminda Jacob also maintains a website of some of the color images and interviews from the project.
