Kenneth Rowntree Tapa blanda - 1992

Oriel 31, 1992. 1st Edition . Soft cover. Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Fine except a few spots to lower end of spine area.

Oriel 31. 1992. First edition.. Wraps. Very Good. 1870797116 32 p. Often exhibited but seldom written about, Kenneth Rowntree (1915-97) is a significant figure in the history of British art and design. Of a generation now increasingly recognized and reappraised, Rowntree's contribution is celebrated in a book devoted to his work. Rowntree's art was closely bound to the events of his time. World War II linked the artist to government policy, demanding a genre that celebrated a British life-style then at risk and also a public art of communal experience and shared values. His ability to express humanity, wit and specific qualities of time, place and local style made his work immediate, intelligible and enjoyable in difficult times. The post-war vision in art, architecture and education provided settings for Rowntree's experimental constructions and an adjustment towards design. .