Fornasetti Book THE COMPLETE UNIVERSE Rizzoli Italy Sealed 2016 updated edition

  
Sealed, New, in excellent condition, revised edition 2016. Introduction by Andrea Branzi, Text by Mariuccia Casadio, Edited by Barnaba Fornasetti. This elaborate volume, authored by the designers son, is a splendid celebration of one of the worlds most inventive design minds. Combining whimsy and elegance, Piero Fornasetti (19131988) transformed everyday objects like cups, scarves, and screens into works of art featuring his idiosyncratic leitmotifs, such as the hand, the female face, and luminescent fish. Additionally, he created a wide range of works, including idealized architectural fantasy drawings, book designs, and provocative nudes, as well as the decor for the luxury liner Andrea Doria. Perhaps most famous for dazzling pieces of trompe loeil furniture, Fornasetti was rediscovered in the 1980s and has remained much sought-after by collectors worldwide. Featuring 2,800 illustrations, many never before published, the monograph is designed to be an "artists book" that reflects as faithfully as possible Fornasettis own approach to design. Fornasettis work is organized by type and includes paintings, sculptures and etchings, furniture, graphics, textiles, glass, screens, trays, and ceramics, as well as smaller categories. With unique and exhaustive access to the archives, this epic undertaking covers detailed technical, biographical, and bibliographical information, including a list of exhibitions and a register of the complete works. A must-have for collectors and connoisseurs alike. Barnaba Fornasetti is a designer and oversees his fathers legacy. Andrea Branzi is a leading architect and designer in Milan and has published a number of books on design, including The Hot House: Italian New Wave Design. Mariuccia Casadio is the art consultant for Italian Vogue and the author of Dolce & Gabbana: Fashion Album, among other books.

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1. Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy
2. Topic: 20th Century
3. Subject: Books on Collecting
4. Country: Italy
5. Title: Fornasetti THE COMPLETE UNIVERSE
6. Subjects: Art & Culture
7. Publisher: Rizzoli
8. Era: 2010s
9. Format: Hardcover
10. Publication Year: 2010
11. Language: English