Isbn: 9780847873272 - america's collection: the art and architecture of the diplomatic reception rooms at the u.s. department of state (16 risultati)

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. The first volume in more than 20 years tells a new and modern story of the U.S. State Departments Diplomatic Reception Rooms, one of the top collections of American fine and decorative arts in existence.The art of United States diplomacy has been conducted over more than two centuries with figures from all over the world, in peacetime and in conflict, in the rarified environment of the Diplomatic Reception Rooms at the U.S. Department of State. Tucked inside the modern Truman Building in the center of Washington, D.C., lies this special suite of rooms transformed by four renowned architectsgems of classical architecture brimming with exceptional American art and artifacts that tell the story of the nations founding and represent the singular ideals of the American character.Housing one of the finest collections in the world, second only to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Winterthur, these rooms display more than 5,000 objects, including paintings by John Singleton Copley and Gilbert Stuart; silver and porcelain owned by George Washington and other presidents; fine furniture; maps and documents; prints and drawings, not to mention the very desk the Treaty of Paris was signed on. All-new photography and scholarly essays capture the history of the rooms and explore more than 150 examples of the extraordinary American art that animates the exquisite spaces. The first volume in more than 20 years tells a new and modern story of the U.S. State Department s Diplomatic Reception Rooms, one of the top collections of American fine and decorative arts in existence. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Condizione: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condizione: New. pp. 352.

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Hardcover. Condizione: New.

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Condizione: New. pp. 352.

Condizione: New. pp. 352.

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Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. The first volume in more than 20 years tells a new and modern story of the U.S. State Departments Diplomatic Reception Rooms, one of the top collections of American fine and decorative arts in existence.The art of United States diplomacy has been conducted over more than two centuries with figures from all over the world, in peacetime and in conflict, in the rarified environment of the Diplomatic Reception Rooms at the U.S. Department of State. Tucked inside the modern Truman Building in the center of Washington, D.C., lies this special suite of rooms transformed by four renowned architectsgems of classical architecture brimming with exceptional American art and artifacts that tell the story of the nations founding and represent the singular ideals of the American character.Housing one of the finest collections in the world, second only to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Winterthur, these rooms display more than 5,000 objects, including paintings by John Singleton Copley and Gilbert Stuart; silver and porcelain owned by George Washington and other presidents; fine furniture; maps and documents; prints and drawings, not to mention the very desk the Treaty of Paris was signed on. All-new photography and scholarly essays capture the history of the rooms and explore more than 150 examples of the extraordinary American art that animates the exquisite spaces. The first volume in more than 20 years tells a new and modern story of the U.S. State Department s Diplomatic Reception Rooms, one of the top collections of American fine and decorative arts in existence. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. The first volume in more than 20 years tells a new and modern story of the U.S. State Departments Diplomatic Reception Rooms, one of the top collections of American fine and decorative arts in existence.The art of United States diplomacy has been conducted over more than two centuries with figures from all over the world, in peacetime and in conflict, in the rarified environment of the Diplomatic Reception Rooms at the U.S. Department of State. Tucked inside the modern Truman Building in the center of Washington, D.C., lies this special suite of rooms transformed by four renowned architectsgems of classical architecture brimming with exceptional American art and artifacts that tell the story of the nations founding and represent the singular ideals of the American character.Housing one of the finest collections in the world, second only to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Winterthur, these rooms display more than 5,000 objects, including paintings by John Singleton Copley and Gilbert Stuart; silver and porcelain owned by George Washington and other presidents; fine furniture; maps and documents; prints and drawings, not to mention the very desk the Treaty of Paris was signed on. All-new photography and scholarly essays capture the history of the rooms and explore more than 150 examples of the extraordinary American art that animates the exquisite spaces. The first volume in more than 20 years tells a new and modern story of the U.S. State Department s Diplomatic Reception Rooms, one of the top collections of American fine and decorative arts in existence. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Brand New. 351 pages. 12.00x9.00x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condizione: As new. Quqrto. Hardcover in grey cloth clamshell case with grey cloth boards and illustrated jacket. 351 pages : black and white illustrations, color illustrations, color photographs ; 32 x 24 cm. "The first volume in more than 20 years tells a new and modern story of the U.S. State Department's Diplomatic Reception Rooms, one of the top collections of American fine and decorative arts in existence. The art of United States diplomacy has been conducted over more than two centuries with figures from all over the world, in peacetime and in conflict. For the last six decades, these negotiations have taken place in the rarified environment of the Diplomatic Reception Rooms at the U.S. Department of State. Tucked inside the modern Truman Building in the center of Washington, D.C., lies this special suite of rooms transformed by four renowned architects--gems of classical architecture brimming with exceptional American art and artifacts that tell the story of the nation's founding and represent the singular ideals of the American character. Housing one of the finest collections in the world, along with the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Winterthur, these rooms display more than 5,000 objects, including paintings by John Singleton Copley and Gilbert Stuart; silver and porcelain owned by George Washington and other presidents; fine furniture; maps and documents; prints and drawings, not to mention the very desk the Treaty of Paris that ended the Revolutionary War was signed on. With all-new photography and essays, this book captures the history of the rooms and explores more than 150 examples of the extraordinary American art that animates the exquisite spaces" --.…

Hardcover. Condizione: New.