Glass + Glamour : Steuben's Modern Moment, 1930-1960
Editorial Reviews Book Description To celebrate its centenary, Steuben is planning a major exhibition at the Museum of the City of New York-together with this companion book-showcasing its most glamorous and sophisticated creations from the '30s through the '60s. The exhibition and book explore a remarkable chapter in the history of both America's premier crystal and the modern movement in art and design in New York City.
Monumental bowls, stemware, and exquisitely sculpted and copper-wheel-engraved pieces from Steuben's elite mid-century lines are featured in this stunning volume. A few of the highlights include Sidney Waugh's famous Gazelle Bowl and George Thompson's Galapagos Bowl, as well as works by such celebrated artists as Salvador Dalí and Isamu Noguchi. Black-and-white photographs of Steuben glass masterworks are combined with vintage photographs and ephemera from Steuben's archive that capture the look and feel of a glittering era in New York City's life and art. About the Author Donald Albrecht is an independent curator who has organized exhibitions for the Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt Museum, the Getty Center, the Library of Congress, and other venues. He is curator for the Smithsonian's National Design Triennial.
Glass + Glamour : Steuben's Modern Moment, 1930-1960,Donald Albrecht,Harry N Abrams,0810991187,20th century,Antiques / Collectibles,Art,Crystal glass,Cut glass,Design - Decorative,Exhibitions,General,Glass & Glassware,History,Steuben Glass, inc,Steuben Glass, inc.,United States,Antiques & Collectibles / Glass & Glassware
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