E. McKnight Kauffer: an artist in design

"American-born Edward McKnight Kauffer (1890-1954)-known as the 'Poster King'-is recognized as one of the most important designers to have worked in England and the United States in the first half of the twentieth century. This book, which critically surveys Kauffer's entire care...

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Main Author: King, James 1942- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York ; Berlin ; Bruxelles Peter Lang [2024]
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Summary:"American-born Edward McKnight Kauffer (1890-1954)-known as the 'Poster King'-is recognized as one of the most important designers to have worked in England and the United States in the first half of the twentieth century. This book, which critically surveys Kauffer's entire career, deals with his acclaimed posters but also emphasizes other aspects of his career as a designer: book jackets, book illustrations, carpets, textiles, shop interiors, and theatre costumes and sets. An Artist in Design is the first detailed study of Kauffer's working life, and provides a thorough and balanced assessment of its significance"--
Physical Description:xviii, 275 Seiten Illustrationen
ISBN:9783034351508
303435150X

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