Surreal Things - exhibition book
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In this ground-breaking book, works in all media from artists and designers such as Jean Cocteau, Pablo Picasso, Man Ray, Alexander Calder, Max Ernst and Joan Miró will be used to explore some of the movement's dominant themes. Containing over 350 stunning illustrations, including previously unpublished works in private collections and specially commissioned photographs, the range of objects spans painting, sculpture, bookbindings, jewellery, ceramics, glass, textiles, furniture, fashion, film and photography.
Author/Artist/Designer
Ghislaine Wood (Editor)Pages
368
Dimensions
24.7 x 28.7cm
ISBN
9781851775019
Colour
Green
Product code
87661
Book Format
Softback
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Ghislaine Wood
Ghislaine Wood is a Senior Curator in the V&A’s Research Department, specializing in twentieth-century art and design. She has curated and co-curated several major exhibitions including Surreal Things (2007), Art Deco 1910-1939 (2003) and Art Nouveau 1890-1910 (2000).







