{"title":"Arnold Schwartzman","description":"\u003cp\u003eArnold Schwartzman’s works offer a captivating exploration of architectural and design movements that have shaped cultural aesthetics across the globe. From the intricate curves of \u003cem\u003eArt Nouveau\u003c\/em\u003e to the bold geometry of \u003cem\u003eArt Deco\u003c\/em\u003e, his books delve into the visual and historical richness of these iconic styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders will find beautifully detailed studies on notable eras and cities, including the elegant charm of London and the vibrant flair of Miami and Paris. 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It was a time of new ideas and inventions, such as the flying machine, automobile, Cinématographe, telephone, and the talking machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe term Art Nouveau is derived from La Maison de l'Art Nouveau, a shop opened by dealer Siegfried Bing in Paris in 1896. Its aesthetic was established by the British Arts and Crafts movement founded by William Morris in 1861 as a handcraft reaction to the mass-production ethos of the Industrial Revolution. Art Nouveau is based on plant forms and fantasy shapes, and embraces all forms of art and design, including architecture, metal work, tiles, furniture, graphics, textiles, and jewellery. The style soon became popular throughout Europe as well as the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arnold Schwartzman is an Oscar-winning filmmaker, a noted graphic designer, and the author of many books including \u003cem\u003eLondon Art Deco\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eArt Deco City\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Crafts\u003c\/em\u003e. He began his design career in British television before moving to Hollywood in 1978. He was the Director of Design for the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games, and for a number of years, has designed many of the key graphic elements for the annual Academy Awards. 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Less florid than the French or that of the United States, Great Britain's buildings reflected the country's imperial status. From the imposing style of the Savoy Hotel, through the ornate detail of the West End theatres, to Art Deco factories like the Hoover Building, they also demonstrated Britain's love of detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRemarkably, many of London's Art Deco buildings still survive, their once grime-covered indigenous Portland stone now mostly scrubbed clean, beautifully displaying their many sculptural details. 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