Kenneth Rowntree de John Milner; Kenneth Rowntree; Diana Rowntree - 2002-05

Hardback. Very Good.

Lund Humphries Publishers, Limited. Used - Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Aldershot, Hampshire, United Kingdom: Lund Humphries 2002. Small Square 4to. 87 pp. Hardback in colour illustrated jacket. One or two marks to jacket; otherwise clean inside and out. Illustrated in colour and b/w. "Often exhibited but seldom written about, Kenneth Rowntree (1915-97) is a significant figure in the history of British art and design. 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. The post-war vision in art, architecture and education provided settings for Rowntree's experimental constructions and an adjustment towards design; he was also involved with Richard Hamilton, Victor Pasmore, Quentin Bell and the Newcastle movement. 0853318506 . Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 2002.

London: Lund Humphries, 2002. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Brown hardcover with title in silver on spine. Condition: Very good, binding sound. This book was deacessioned from the library of the art dealer Offer Waterman and Co. and bears a discreet circular blindstamp hand-numbered in the centre to the lower right of the front endpaper. Dustjacket condition: Very good, with just a hint of shelfwear. 87pp. 78 illustrations, mostly in colour. This was the first book to be published on the artist Kenneth Rowntree (1915-1997), a significant figure in the history of British art and design. His art was closely bound to the event of his time. The Second World War linked the artist to govenment policy, demanding a genre that celebrated a British life-style then at risk and also a public art of communal experience and shared values..

Aldershot, Hampshire, United Kingdom: Lund Humphries 2002. 4to. 87 pp., illustrated in colour and b/w. 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. John Milner's text establishes Rowntree in a historical context and probes… Leer más

Lund Humphries Pub Ltd, April 2002. Hardcover. VG-/Very Good. used hardcover in a dust jacket. jacket is slightly worn about the edges, but with no tears and not price clipped. pages and binding are clean, straight and tight. there are no marks to the text or other serious flaws.

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Lund Humphries Publishers Ltd, 28/04/2002 00:00:01. hardcover. Like New. 1.5188 cent in x 26.8296 cent in x 22.8726 cent in.

London: Lund Humphries Publishers Ltd, 2002. 87pp. Colour ills. d.j. Rear cover a trifle rubbed. Kenneth Rowntree (1915-97) was an important figure in the history of British art and design. Near fine with no inscriptions. Please email for photos.. 1st edition. Hardback. Fine/V G rubbed. 4to.