Vasemania: Neoclassical Form and Ornament in Europe, Selections from the Metropolitan Museum of Art

New York: Bard Graduate Center for Studies in the Decorative Arts, Design and Culture, 2004. First Edition. Hardcover. As New/Fine. 4to 11" - 13" tall. Superior copy, gift-quality condition, inside and out, no discernible wear to the simple black cloth covers, bright and shiny dust jacket, protected. Contributions by the two editors and also by William Rieder and Stefanie Walker. Foreword by Susan Weber Soros, Preface by Philippe de Montebellow, two chapters, and then a full catalogue, complete with selected biographies, glossary, frequently works and an index of names. Many, many score fine illustrations. Begins with a good social history of the excavation of the ancient sites of Herculaneum and Pompeii, their preparation then revivifying interest in Classic paintings, sculpture, architecture and fine and decorative arts. Special focus on the vase, and with over 100 beautiful exemplars and also of wine and water urns, knife boxes, ink wells, perfume burners, fabrics, carved paneling, marquetry furniture, silver, works on paper, and paintings (from the publisher's blurb). xi [1], 1-194 pp.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. Additional postage may be required for oversize or especially heavy volumes, and for sets.