The Birth of Art Deco: Ruhlmann and the Hôtel Du Collectionneur, 1925 - by Jared Goss (Hardcover)
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- As his starting point for the aesthetic we have come to love as Art Deco, French furniture and interior designer E.-J. Ruhlmann's pavilion at the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes presented the fair's most celebrated displays and thereby began our enduring appreciation for the international design idiom.
- About the Author: Jared Goss is an independent scholar and former associate curator in the department of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
- 144 Pages
- Architecture, Interior Design
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As his starting point for the aesthetic we have come to love as Art Deco, French furniture and interior designer E.-J. Ruhlmann's pavilion at the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes presented the fair's most celebrated displays and thereby began our enduring appreciation for the international design idiom. This book celebrates the 1925 Paris Exposition--at its centenary--a landmark event that shaped twentieth-century design and gave its name to Art Deco. The exposition dazzled over sixteen million visitors during its run, showcasing the pinnacle of French luxury goods and design innovation. Renowned as the preeminent exponent of French Art Deco, Ruhlmann (1879-1933) was recognized for the aesthetic refinement, luxurious materials, and impeccable craftsmanship of his creations. Inspired by eighteenth-century pleasure pavilions, Ruhlmann's pavilion, L'Hôtel du Collectionneur (The Town House of the Collector), was one of the most admired exhibits at the fair. Conceived as a modern-day Trianon, it was filled with his own sumptuous furnishings together with a meticulous selection of objets d'art by his contemporaries, including Edgar Brandt, Jean Dunand, and Jean Puiforcat. Central to this publication is a facsimile of the original catalogue documenting the pavilion. The book offers a detailed examination of the pavilion's architecture and interiors, revealing how Ruhlmann's vision set standards for luxury and taste in the interwar period. Although the pavilion existed for only six months, it left a lasting legacy as one of the most refined examples of Art Deco, embodying both the opulence and the innovative spirit of the era.About the Author
Jared Goss is an independent scholar and former associate curator in the department of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.Dimensions (Overall): 13.36 Inches (H) x 10.35 Inches (W) x .82 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.25 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 144
Genre: Architecture
Sub-Genre: Interior Design
Publisher: Rizzoli Electa
Theme: General
Format: Hardcover
Author: Jared Goss
Language: English
Street Date: September 2, 2025
TCIN: 1002787432
UPC: 9780847874354
Item Number (DPCI): 247-37-9961
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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