Collecting inspiration : Edward C. Moore at Tiffany & Co. / edited by Medill Higgins Harvey.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Harvey, Medill Higgins, editor.

Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.), host institution.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Moore, Edward C. (Edward Chandler), 1827-1891.

Tiffany and Company.

Decorative arts--Private collections--New York (State)--New York--Exhibitions.

Decorative arts.

Moore, Edward C. (Edward Chandler), 1827-1891--Art collections--Exhibitions.

Moore, Edward C.

Tiffany and Company--Exhibitions.

Art--Private collections.

Decorative arts--Private collections.

Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.).

Art museums.

New York (State)--New York.

United States.

Genre:

Exhibition catalogs.

History.

Physical Description:

304 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm

Other Title:

Edward C. Moore at Tiffany & Co.

Place of Publication:

New York : The Metropolitan Museum of Art, [2021]

Summary:

Edward C. Moore (1827-1891) was the creative leader who brought unparalleled originality and success to Tiffany & Co. during the late 19th century. A silversmith, designer, and prodigious collector, Moore sought out exceptional objects from around the world, which he then used as inspiration for Tiffany's silver designs. This richly illustrated book is the first study of Moore's life, collection, and influence, presenting more than 170 examples from his vast collection, which ranges from Greek and Roman glass to Spanish vases, Japanese textiles, and Islamic tiles. These works are juxtaposed with 67 magnificent silver objects created by Tiffany's designers and artisans who were inspired by Moore's acquisitions, including the world-famous Bryant Vase, which draws upon Greek examples, and a chocolate pot that incorporates novel techniques from Japanese ceramics, lacquerware, and metalwork. Informative essays incorporate new research from the Tiffany & Co. archives that provides an intimate look at the design process. Collecting Inspiration is an important contribution both to the history of American decorative arts and to our understanding of the legendary Tiffany design aesthetic. Exhibition: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA (07.07.-04.10.2020).

Contents:

Edward C. Moore at Tiffany & Co.

Greek and Roman art

European glass

Arts of the Islamic world

Arts of East Asia.

Notes:

Catalog of an exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, from July 13-October 4, 2020.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 277-294) and index.

Local Notes:

Athenaeum copy: Rosenlund fund bookplate.

ISBN:

9781588396907

1588396908

OCLC:

1121604007