| Early American Decorative Arts, 1620-1860: A Handbook for Interpreters [With CDROM] Revised, Enhanc Edition Contributor(s): Krill, Rosemary Troy (Author) |
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ISBN: 0759119457 ISBN-13: 9780759119451 Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers OUR PRICE: $57.95 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Museum Administration And Museology - Antiques & Collectibles |
| Dewey: 745.097 |
| LCCN: 2010000103 |
| Series: American Association for State and Local History Books (Paperback) |
| Physical Information: 0.68" H x 8.5" W x 11.08" (1.79 lbs) 267 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 17th Century - Chronological Period - 18th Century - Chronological Period - 19th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Winterthur Museum is world renowned for its decorative arts collections and its exceptional educational programs. Adapted from the training materials developed at the museum, the revised and enhanced Early American Decorative Arts, 1620-1860: A Handbook for Interpreters is an indispensable guide for anyone involved with interpretation of decorative arts collections. Early American Decorative Arts, 1620-1860 elucidates the principles of public interpretation, explains how to analyze objects, and defines the concept of style. Eighteen chapters provide comprehensive descriptions of decorative arts including furniture, ceramics, textiles, paintings and prints, metalwork, glass, and other objects. Many museums and historic sites display such collections to thousands of visitors annually. Guides, interpreters, educators, and collection managers will find this book a helpful summary and a guide to further research. This enhanced edition includes now includes a CD featuring beautiful color images of the more than 170 black-and-white photographs in the book, bringing the Winterthur collections to life on your computer and in your classroom. Published in cooperation with Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library. |