Treasury of American Design and Antiques: A Pictorial Survey of Popular Folk Arts Based upon Watercolor Renderings in the Index of American Design, at the National Gallery of Art [Hardcover]

Clarence P. Hornung (Author)

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American design authority Clarence Hornung traces the history of American crafts from utilitarian objects of early American frontiersmen to ornamental showpieces of the late 19th century. From cigar-store Indians to grandfather clocks, this hefty volume offers a thorough selection of works catalogued by the Index of American Design in the 1930s for the WPA. Of the book's 2,900 illustrations (scattered throughout nearly 850 pages), 800 are in color, making Treasury of American Design and Antiques an amazing survey and a valuable resource.

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• Hardcover: 846 pages
• Publisher: Abradale/Abrams (March 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0810981831
• ISBN-13: 978-0810981836
• Product Dimensions: 12.6 x 9.1 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,855,935 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Treasury of American Design & Antiques, January 11, 2001

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This review is from: Treasury of American Design and Antiques: A Pictorial Survey of Popular Folk Arts Based upon Watercolor Renderings in the Index of American Design, at the National Gallery of Art (Hardcover)

This is a wonderfully written book containing almost 3,000 illustrations, including 800 in full color. This book is a superb reference containg pieces from early Colonial times to the close of the nineteenth century. From roughhewn frontier functionalism to decorative elegance and the finest craftsmanship, to household objects and ornaments. It's an interesting read and a perfect reference for designers and decorators alike, or simply a perfect coffee table accessory.