Eileen Gray, Designer and Architect
by Cloe Pitiot (Editor)Nina Stritzler-Levine (Editor)Bernard Blistene (Contribution by)Serge Lasvignes (Contribution by)Jennifer Goff (Contribution by)Olivier Gabet (Contribution by)Catherine Bernard (Contribution by)Stéphane Laurent (Contribution by)Ruth Starr (Contribution by)Anne Jacquin (Contribution by)Philippe Garner (Contribution by)Frederic Migayrou (Contribution by)Caroline Constant (Contribution by)Renaud Barres (Contribution by)Frances Spalding (Contribution by)
Format: Paperback
ISBN13: 9780300251067
Paperback|9780300251067
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A smartly designed and beautifully illustrated look at the life and work of an elusive and influential designer and architect
Eileen Gray (1878-1976) was a versatile designer and architect who navigated numerous literary and artistic circles over the course of her life. This handsome volume chronicles Gray's career as a designer, architect, painter, and photographer. The book's essays, featuring copious new research, offer in-depth analysis of more than 50 individual designs and architectural projects, accompanied by both period and new photographs.
Born in Ireland and educated in London, Gray proceeded to Paris where she opened a textile studio, studied the Japanese craft of lacquer that would become a primary technique in her design work, and owned and directed the influential gallery and store known as "Jean Désert." Gray struggled for acceptance as a largely self-taught woman in male-dominated professions. Although she is now best known for her furniture, lighting, and carpets, she dedicated herself to many architectural and interior projects that were both personal and socially driven, including the Villa E 1027, the iconic modern house designed with Jean Badovici, as well as economical and demountable projects, such as the Camping Tent.
Published in association with the Bard Graduate Center
(February 28-July 12, 2020)
Eileen Gray (1878-1976) was a versatile designer and architect who navigated numerous literary and artistic circles over the course of her life. This handsome volume chronicles Gray's career as a designer, architect, painter, and photographer. The book's essays, featuring copious new research, offer in-depth analysis of more than 50 individual designs and architectural projects, accompanied by both period and new photographs.
Born in Ireland and educated in London, Gray proceeded to Paris where she opened a textile studio, studied the Japanese craft of lacquer that would become a primary technique in her design work, and owned and directed the influential gallery and store known as "Jean Désert." Gray struggled for acceptance as a largely self-taught woman in male-dominated professions. Although she is now best known for her furniture, lighting, and carpets, she dedicated herself to many architectural and interior projects that were both personal and socially driven, including the Villa E 1027, the iconic modern house designed with Jean Badovici, as well as economical and demountable projects, such as the Camping Tent.
Published in association with the Bard Graduate Center
Exhibition Schedule:
(February 28-July 12, 2020)
| ISBN-13 | 9780300251067 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | 0300251068 |
| Weight | 4.25 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 8.50 x 1.60 x 10.40 In |
| List Price | $60.00 |
| Edition | 1st Edition |
| Format | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Pages | 504 pages |
| Publisher | Bard Graduate Center |
| Published On | 2020-06-23 |
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