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Goreys WorldsAn exploration of the artistic and cultural influences that shaped writer and illustrator Edward Gorey The illustrator, designer, and writer Edward Gorey (1925 2000) is beloved for his droll, surreal, and slightly sinister drawings. While he is perhaps best known for his fanciful, macabre books, such as The Doubtful Guest and The Gashlycrumb Tinies, his instantly recognizable imagery can be seen everywhere from the New Yorker to the opening title
An exploration of the artistic and cultural influences that shaped writer and illustrator Edward Gorey
The illustrator, designer, and writer Edward Gorey (1925-2000) is beloved for his droll, surreal, and slightly sinister drawings. While he is perhaps best known for his fanciful, macabre books, such as The Doubtful Guest and The Gashlycrumb Tinies, his instantly recognizable imagery can be seen everywhere from the New Yorker to the opening title sequence of the television series Mystery on PBS. Gorey's Worlds delves into the numerous and surprising cultural and artistic sources that influenced Gorey's unique visual language. Gorey was an inveterate collector--he called it accumulating. A variety of objects shaped his artistic mindset, from works of popular culture to the more than twenty-six thousand books he owned and the art pieces in his vast collection. This collection, which Gorey left to the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art upon his death, is diverse in style, subject, and media, and includes prints by Eug ne Delacroix, Charles Meryon, Edvard Munch, and Odilon Redon; photographs by Eug ne Atget; and drawings by Balthus, Pierre Bonnard, Charles Burchfield, Bill Traylor, and douard Vuillard. As this book shows, these artistic pieces present a visual riddle, as the connections between them--to each other and to Gorey's works--are significant and enigmatic. The essays in Gorey's Worlds also examine the artist's consuming passions for animals and ballet. Featuring a sumptuous selection of Gorey's creations alongside his fascinating and diverse collections, Gorey's Worlds reveals the private world that inspired one of the most idiosyncratic artists of the twentieth century. Exhibition Schedule: Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, February 10 - May 6, 2018Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 03/13/2018
ISBN: 9780691177045
Pages: 160
Weight: 1.65lbs
Size: 9.50h x 8.50w x 0.70d
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Very sturdy
Color: Black, Color: Black
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The seat cushion is soft but doesn't sag, and the armrests also provide some cushioning.
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Simple installation, clear instructions
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It offers good value for money; the price is reasonable, but the seating comfort is better than I expected.
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The seat cushion is very comfortable, and the back support is excellent.
Adjustable height, smooth
The chair is sturdy No shaking
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Comfortable chair
Color: Black, Color: Black
I wanted an all black out chair to match my cabinets and this chair fits my needs. It was easy to install took me about 20mins or so.
Quality is great, the base is made out of metal hence very solid, it came with the polyurethane wheels, rolling on the hardwood floor is very smooth. Seat and arm rest have thick foam paddings makes it very comfortable to seat on and lean back. Adjustable recline tension and height adjustment. Great chair.
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Color: Black
The chair was more comfortable than I expected for the price. The back support feels good and the seat does not feel hard after working for several hours. I liked that the wheels roll smoothly and the assembly was pretty simple. The design also makes the office look more modern. So far it feels stable and durable.
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Back is a little low
Color: Black, Color: Black
Comfort is good went together with no problems
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★★★★★ 5
Sitting on a very comfortable leather chair
Color: Black, Color: Black
I have been using this chair for a few days. First of all, the installation is very simple and convenient. You can learn it just by looking at the drawings. It takes about 20 minutes to install. The chair is very comfortable to sit on. Its support and comfort are beyond expectations. It can relieve the fatigue of the waist and you won't feel very tired when sitting. The leather material is also good. It can be rotated, moved up and down, and can be moved. The armrests can also be moved up and down. This price is worth it. Overall, I'm very satisfied and comfortable.
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