Master of art deco brought this artist into the public. Born in romania, demetre chiparus 18861947 studied in italy and france before. Please contact us for details on condition of available copies of the book. Chiparus was born in romania in 1886 and then traveled to paris before world war i to become more involved with his artwork.
Master of art deco brought this artist into the public eye. The bronze and ivory figurines of romanianborn demetre chiparus 18861947, who settled in paris in 1912, seem the embodiment of art deco style. Chiparus dancer phoenician dancer hickmet fine arts. Chiparus master of art deco by alberto shayo, page 193. His art deco sculptures stand as a true representation of art deco style, the folies bergere, flappers and the age of jazz. Demetre chiparus sculptures 24 for sale at 1stdibs. French art deco statue by demetre chiparus, france, 1920s.
Chiparus master of art deco relie alberto shayo achat livre fnac. Demetre chiparus sculptures for sale demetre chiparus art. This is a study of the life and work of demetre chiparus, the master of chryselephantine sculpture, and one of art deco s greatest sculptors. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. Chiparus master of art deco 288 pages of information and photographs including some excellent colour plates. This is a study of the life and work of demetre chiparus, the master of chryselephantine sculpture, and one of art decos greatest sculptors.
One of the most important sculptors of the art deco era, demetre chiparus 18861947 was a romanian sculptor who lived and worked in paris, france. Demetre chiparus was a romanian sculptor working in the art deco style. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. Oct 17, 2019 one of the most important sculptors of the art deco era, demetre chiparus 18861947 was a romanian sculptor who lived and worked in paris. One of the most important sculptors of the art deco era, demetre chiparus 18861947 was a romanian sculptor who lived and worked in paris. This book is a stunning monograph covering the most iconic of the art. Demetre chiparus is perhaps the most famous exponent of the art deco figurine in bronze. Master of art deco, na we have thousands of titles and often several copies of each title may be available. Demetre chiparus, born as dumitru haralamb chiparu. Born in romania, demetre chiparus 18861947 studied in italy and france before settling in paris, where he perfected the chryselephantine technique of combining ivory with bronze. This book is a stunning monograph covering his work as both a sculptor and a painter. This book is a stunning monograph covering his work as both a sculptor and a painterover 23 years ago the first publication of chiparus.
He is best known for his figures or exotic dancer made. He became an iconic art deco sculptor, his delicate figurines which depict elaborately. Chiparus, also known as dumitru chiparus, was born in dorohoi, romania, the son of haralamb and saveta chiparus. The definitive study of the life and work of demetre chiparusone of art decos greatest sculptorsnow expanded with fiftythree new color illustrations. Please feel free to request a detailed description.
A guide to demetre chiparus bronzes and their value. Chiparus master of art deco 287 pages color photos hard cover 33 x 28 cm 2,846 kg english new book still packed, but one corner little bit dented one of the most important sculptors of the art deco era, demetre chiparus 18861947 was a romanian sculptor who lived and worked in paris, france. Master of art deco at the best online prices at ebay. He was one of the most important sculptors of the art deco era. Master of art deco by alberto shayo, 9781851498222, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Chiparus master of art deco by acc art books issuu. Nielsen book data summary over 23 years ago the first publication of chiparus. Description over 23 years ago the first publication of chiparus. Art deco artist demetre haralamb chiparus 1889 to 1947 demetre chiparus is one of the most eminent and recognisable sculptors of the the art deco period. Art deco artist demetre haralamb chiparus 1889 to 1947. Chiparus master of art deco alberto shayo 9781851498222. Master of art deco 2nd revised edition by shayo, alberto isbn.
Romanian by birth, chiparus worked entirely in paris, first exhibiting in the salon of 1914. Chiparus master of art deco relie alberto shayo achat. An art deco bronze warrior by lorenzl silvered bronze art deco statue of a female warrior by joseph lorenzl, signed to the bronze socle base. Born in romania, demetre chiparus studied in paris and stayed on to experience the cultural explosion of the interwar years. The era was known as the roaring twenties in britain, the wild years in france and the golden twenties in germany. Book ref chiparus master of art deco by alberto shayo page no. Produced as multiples, his works were greatly admired as smallscale decorative objects and today are among the most coveted objects from the art deco period. The author explores the various contemporary inspirations for the sculptors art, including haute couture, the music hall, diaghilevs ballets, and the stage designs of leon bakst.
The early years development of the art deco style the new woman chiparus and the art deco aesthetic chryselephantine sculpture paintings by chiparus care of chryselephantine sculpture fakes and reproductions. This book dwells on the sources and inspiration of the art deco movement, with particular emphasis on sculptures created by demetre chiparus. This illustrated book examines chiparuss work as an embodiment of the art deco style. Chiparus the master of art deco romanian by birth, chiparus worked entirely in paris, first exhibiting in the salon of 1914. Over 23 years ago the first publication of chiparus. His name, lost in records and catalogues, was rejuvenated by alberto shayos rediscovery of his works, effectively bringing artist and oeuvre back to life. Buy this book the bronze and ivory figurines of romanianborn demetre. He is best known for his figures or exotic dancer made of carved ivory and highly worked bronze. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. May 18, 2016 over 23 years ago the first publication of chiparus. A little rouge by chiparus hickmet fine arts art deco. Buy online, view images and see past prices for book. The author defines art deco and its precedents art nouveau, cubism.
The increasingly fashionable art deco movement is commonly attributed to work produced between the depression of 1926 and the breakout of wwii in 1939. Master of art deco by alberto shayo, hardcover barnes. This book studies the influences that shaped these artists work namely, the growth of the. This lavishly illustrated volume examines chiparus s work as an embodiment of the art deco style. Chiparus 1886 1947 was romanian born but worked in paris sculpting theatrical subjects as well as dancers from the stage in elegant poses and costumes. This is the new second edition book by alberto shayo. This lavishly illustrated volume examines chiparuss work as an embodiment of the art deco style.
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