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Machine Age in America: 1918-1941 by Richard Guy Wilson, 1st Edition
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The Machine Age in America: 1918-1941 by Richard Guy Wilson. The Brooklyn Museum in association with Harry N. Abrams, New York, 1986. 1st edition hardcover with dust jacket. Published in conjunction with an exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum. The book studies in depth the reciprocal influences of American technology and art. Several chapters discuss subjects such as: industrial machines, landscapes, transportation, and architecture. Attention is given to designers such as Loewy and Bel Geddes who considered "Industrial Design" an art form. The machine age was also an inspiration for both abstract and realistic artists.
NPT Books, a division of N.P. Trent Antiques, has a large collection of used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions.
- Creator:Richard Guy Wilson (Author)
- Dimensions:Height: 11.25 in (28.58 cm)Width: 9.25 in (23.5 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
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- Period:1980-1989
- Date of Manufacture:1986
- Condition:new.
- Seller Location:valatie, NY
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NPT Books, a division of N. P. Trent Antiques, was established in 1982 and serves clients in the US and around the world. We offer a large selection of used and out of print books mainly concentrating on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a large focus on 1st editions, signed and rare limited editions. Member of The Art and Antique Dealers League of America since 1996.
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