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Book SynopsisThis full-color visual dictionary contains an unambiguous vocabulary for the parts of handcrafted decorative, domestic, and artistic items. Terminology for a broad array of object types is accompanied by original color illustrations.
Trade ReviewWith roots in the quest for orderly terminology by pioneer conservator (and Monuments Man) George Stout, beginning in 1938, and continuing through the Getty's Art and Architecture Thesaurus of the 1980s, a 21st-century vocabulary is now available in A Visual Dictionary of Decorative and Domestic Arts. We thank respected conservator Nancy Odegaard and talented graphic illustrator Gerry Crouse for this guide to 'just the right word' to describe the indescribable details of candlesticks, frames, historical jewelry, and much much more.
-- Joyce Hill Stoner, PhD, Edward F. and Elizabeth Goodman Rosenberg Professor of Material Culture, University of Delaware
This visual dictionary is an excellent resource for curators, registrars, and collection managers for use in condition checking artworks or cataloging collections.
-- Diana Pardue, Chief Curator, Heard Museum
As anyone involved in the cataloging of decorative arts knows, there are myriad ways for objects to be described. Nowhere, however, can one turn to an easily understood and comprehensive compendium of commonly employed terms. This volume sets out to change that by defining easily understood descriptive terms for common classes of material objects. These terms are then tied to exploded drawings of common classes of decorative arts to show the reader how they might be employed. Finally, a resource that provides a common descriptive terminology for everyday use. A must for the bookshelf of museum curators, serious collectors and auction professionals.
-- C. Wesley Cowan, Vice Chair, Hindman LLC and Founder Cowan’s Auctions LLC
Table of ContentsDedication
Table of Contents
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Section I: Decorative objects
1. Basket
2. Bells
3. Bottle, Beverage
4. Bottle, Case
5. Bowl/Porringer
6. Candlestick, Glass
7. Candlestick Metal and Douter
8. Cup/bowl
9. Cutlery Knife
10. Flatware
11. Jar/Jug
12. Lamp, Oil with Oxidation Surface
13. Saucer/Plate
14. Stemware, Goblet
15. Teapot
16. Vase (Amphora)
17. Vase, Glass
Section II: Domestic Furnishings
1. Bed and Bedding
2. Bed, Child’s Cradle
3. Chair, Straight
4. Chair, Upholstery
5. Furniture, Case
6. Rug
7. Rug Foundation
8. Table, Drop-leaf
9. Table, Pedestal
10. Table, Side
11. Window and Coverings
Section III: Artistic Works and Tools
1. Book
2. Frescos
3. Mosaic
4. Painting, Auxiliary Support for Canvas
5. Painting (Layers) on Canvas
6. Painting, Frame Molding Profile with Canvas
7. Painting on Wood Panel / Icon
8. Print
9. Print Package
10. Print/Artwork Frame (Reverse) with Hardware
11. Photograph and Slides
12. Sculpture, Armature (Miniature) on Column
13. Sculpture, Figure (Life Size) on Platform
14. Sculpture, Metal Cast (Colossal Size) on Acropodium/Pedestal
15. Sculpture, Portrait Bust (Life-Size) on Socle
16. Sculpture, Statue/Herm (Heroic Size)
17. Artist Tools for Applying
18. Artist Tools for Carving and Modeling
19. Artist Tools for Cutting
Section IV: Jewelry Adornment Items
1. Bolo
2. Bracelets
3. Buckles
4. Earrings
5. Neck Jewelry
6. Pins
7. Rings
8. Sartorial Jewelry
9. Watches
Section V: Accessory Articles
1. Buttons
2. Combs
3. Eyeglasses
4. Fan
5. Flag
6. Hat
7. Pipes
8. Umbrella/Parasol
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