| A Closer Look: Frames Contributor(s): Penny, Nicholas (Author) |
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ISBN: 1857094409 ISBN-13: 9781857094404 Publisher: National Gallery London OUR PRICE: $14.85 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Art | Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions - General - Antiques & Collectibles | Furniture - Design | Furniture |
| Dewey: 749.7 |
| Series: Closer Look |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 5.7" W x 8.2" (0.45 lbs) 96 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Frames often catch the eye and arouse the curiosity of visitors to galleries and museums, yet labels and catalogues rarely comment on them. Nicholas Penny conveys his interest in the history of frames, the design and techniques of frame-making, what frames do for paintings, and the part they play in the decoration and often the architecture of an interior. The emphasis is on the changing function and varied purpose of frames as well as the different styles of ornament, materials, finishes, and techniques used. This Closer Look guide is illustrated by frames from the National Gallery's magnificent collection. |