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Chess Design

Name: Chess Design
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Book Synopsis: • A real mirror of 20th century creation,Chess Design presents an exceptional documentation on chess games made by artists, designers, architects, and craftsmen• Published to accompany an exhibition at the A. Guillemain & R. Morandi Gallery in Paris, in November 2022A real mirror of 20th century creation, Chess Design presents an exceptional documentation on chess games made by artists, designers, architects, and craftsmen: chessboards themselves, but also artist's drawings, execution plans and photographs of archives. By presenting nearly 300 of these chessboards chronologically, the author offers a new perspective on the history of art and its evolution. Art Nouveau, Secession, Surrealism, Fluxus, Pop Art, most of the great movements that are born and follow one another in the Fine Arts find an echo with these chessboards and the 16 pieces that animate them. These chess games also reflect the evolution of techniques and materials used during this period: wood, glass, ceramics will give way, from the 1950s, to steel, plastic and composite materials. At the border between the plastic arts and the decorative arts, these chessboards are made by big names in the art scene, design or architecture – Alexandre Rodtchenko, Jean-Michel Frank, Man Ray, Marcel Duchamp, Alexander Calder, or, more recently, Yoko Ono, Robert Filliou, Yayo Kusama, Victor Vasarely, Zaha Hadid, Frank Gehry or Damian Hirst – as by anonymous people. The synthesis offered by the author constitutes a valuable and innovative historian's work, supported by iconography that is both rich and mostly unpublished.

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In need of a unique and captivating addition to your art collection? Look no further than Chess Design - a remarkable documentation of chess games created by talented artists, designers, architects, and craftsmen. Delve into the world of art history and witness the evolution of art movements through the lens of chessboards, artist's drawings, execution plans, and archival photographs. With nearly 300 chessboards presented chronologically, this book offers a fresh perspective on the intersection of art and strategy.

From Art Nouveau to Surrealism, Pop Art to Fluxus, these chess games beautifully reflect the significant art movements of the 20th century. Explore the 16 intricately designed pieces that bring these chessboards to life and appreciate the craftsmanship involved. Witness the transition of materials from wood, glass, and ceramics to steel, plastic, and composite materials in the 1950s. Chess Design showcases the innovative use of techniques and materials during this dynamic period of artistic evolution.

Discover the names that have shaped the art scene, design, and architecture with their exceptional contributions to chessboard designs. Encounter the works of influential figures like Alexandre Rodtchenko, Jean-Michel Frank, Man Ray, Marcel Duchamp, Alexander Calder, Yoko Ono, Zaha Hadid, and many more. This synthesis of art and chess is not only a historical marvel but also an inspiring tribute to the creativity and ingenuity of both renowned artists and anonymous individuals.

Chess Design is a valuable addition to any art enthusiast's collection, offering a groundbreaking exploration of the relationship between the plastic arts and decorative arts. The author's meticulous research is accompanied by a rich and mostly unpublished collection of supporting imagery, making this book a must-have for art lovers, history enthusiasts, and chess aficionados alike.

Ready to embark on this artistic journey? Grab your copy of Chess Design today by clicking here. Unleash your creativity and unravel the captivating story behind these extraordinary chess games.

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