Helps to demystify all aspects of the subject for amateurs and professionals, providing information in a concise form. Entries range from styles, materials, types of objects and specialized areas of collecting, to issues involved with acquiring and caring for antiques.
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The perfect companion for an afternoon of antique shopping, AntiqueSpeak is an accessible lexicon for the &"decorative arts." Because of its alphabetical organization, this book is an ideal reference, boasting clear, concise essays on styles, techniques, and materials. Entries range from brass to Renaissance, from baroque to needlework, and span from Spain's Hispano-Moresque in 1300 to 1930s modernism. More complex entries such as "Georgian," "Regence," and "Victorian" are broken down into "Who, When, Where, What," enabling readers to understand each term in many different contexts.
The more committed antique hunter or student may want to read the book from cover to cover, absorbing the broader scope and considering the relationships between essays. The chronological style chart allows readers to follow the progression of various movements, and a comprehensive bibliography opens the door to further exploration. Kudos to curator Kathryn B. Hiesinger and cohort George Marcus, who have created a marvelous guide to understanding the often opaque language of the decorative arts. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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An excellent reference book. -- Asbury Park Press, 5/13/99
This terrific paperback, in a manageable 6-by-9-inch size, is jampacked with information that both novices and veteran collectors will appreciate. . . . A time-line-style chart is a handy reference guide. -- Houston Chronicle, August 29, 1998 --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
This terrific paperback, in a manageable 6-by-9-inch size, is jampacked with information that both novices and veteran collectors will appreciate. . . . A time-line-style chart is a handy reference guide. -- Houston Chronicle, August 29, 1998 --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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This review is from: Antiquespeak: A Guide to the Styles, Techniques, and Materials of the Decorative Arts, from the Renaissance to Art Deco (Hardcover)
This is a must have for those wishing to find out more about styles, techniques, and materials. The book is written cearly and those not familiar with art will find it easy to understand. Anyone taking an art course of some kind will find this book very helpful. Those wishing to workin in a museum with art objects would find this book very helpful too. And finally, people who love antique hunting should use this as a reference.
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Great concise introductory guide to antique terms !,
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This review is from: Antiquespeak: A Guide to the Styles, Techniques, and Materials of the Decorative Arts, from the Renaissance to Art Deco (Speak Series) (Paperback)
Found this at the library and it was just what I was looking for. An easy to understand reference for terms used about antiques and collectables. Each topic has Who, When, Where and What information with 3-8 paragraphs explaining the topic - the basics. A great companion for those numerous price guides that list items with terms such as Eastlake, Mission, Regency, etc. If you are just starting to learn antiques and you don't know what these and similar terms mean, this book is for you.
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