The Secret Lives of Frames: One Hundred Years of Art and Artistry
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| Rating | : | 4.83 (952 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1933231165 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-08-14 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
'The Secret Lives of Frames', inspired by the hundred-year history of Lowy, the premier fine arts services atelier in the country, celebrates the extraordinary art and artistry of the frame.
California Dreaming said This is a terrific book. I got it from the library and. This is a terrific book. I got it from the library and then decided to purchase it. The pictures are fantastic and the narrative is very readable. I really was looking for a how-to book to repair and refurbish antique frames. This book does have some pictures to show the process experts go through to do this but it is not provide step-by-step instructions on how to do the renovation work. But that is not the intent of the book. It is a his. You can learn something in life. This book has quite a few good things going. The idea that there were Masters of picture frame construction is wonderful, and the pictures in the book show that. These days it's all pretty much fake or factory. Then, it was man putting his magic energy, focusing it on art-display. The book also shows the history of the family involved, which is really good. It exposes a style of life that New YOrk City, and others, supported during those y. A great book showing fine examples of frames and great stories Barrie Lynn Bryant A great book showing fine examples of frames and great stories about how they were acquired. Just plenty of good stuff here. I saw the Lowy exhibition of frames in Butler Institute during 2007 soon after getting the book. This volume is not an exhibition catalog, but rather a monograph and testament to the quality of frames held by and services rendered by Lowy.