Montparnasse of dreams. An Art Deco way of life.
AAM editions| N° d'inventaire | 22310 |
| Format | 24.5 x 22 |
| Détails | 288 p., hardcover with dust jacket. |
| Publication | Brussels, 2019 |
| Etat | Nine |
| ISBN | 9782871433552 |
Between the two wars, Montparnasse became an artistic hub towards which the entire world converged. Bars, cafés, and dance halls—Le Sélect, La Coupole, La Closerie des Lilas, La Rotonde, Le Dôme—welcomed artists and a public captivated by the incredible spirit of freedom that emanated here, symbolized by the unforgettable Kiki, Queen of Montparnasse. It was the reign of a café life that existed neither in England nor in America. From this daily interaction, the "Montparno" style was born. In artists' studios and workshops, in modern interiors, we witnessed the emergence of a new, modern, and relaxed way of life, far removed from social conventions and dominant tastes. Montparnasse dethroned Montmartre, welcomed modern art, and attracted Cubists, Futurists, Orphists, Dadaists, and Surrealists. Hemingway rubbed shoulders with Picasso, and Gertrude Stein was not far behind. The spirit of Montparnasse spread rapidly and permeated the architecture, interior design, graphic design, fashion, tableware, fabrics, objects, materials, and colors of the time. Publishing and illustration experienced a golden age. The beginnings of feminism, new music and dance imported from the Americas, African art, the appearance of the American bar, the consumption of cocktails, and the themed balls of the Bullier composed the living soul of a vibrant neighborhood. Through numerous rare documents and contemporary photographs by France de Griessen, this book retraces this brief and intense moment that made Paris a magnet and a beacon of the artistic world. Lovers of the beauty of Art Deco, creators, and the public of today will find in the evocation of this unique art of living a fantastic source of inspiration.
Between the two wars, Montparnasse became an artistic hub towards which the entire world converged. Bars, cafés, and dance halls—Le Sélect, La Coupole, La Closerie des Lilas, La Rotonde, Le Dôme—welcomed artists and a public captivated by the incredible spirit of freedom that emanated here, symbolized by the unforgettable Kiki, Queen of Montparnasse. It was the reign of a café life that existed neither in England nor in America. From this daily interaction, the "Montparno" style was born. In artists' studios and workshops, in modern interiors, we witnessed the emergence of a new, modern, and relaxed way of life, far removed from social conventions and dominant tastes. Montparnasse dethroned Montmartre, welcomed modern art, and attracted Cubists, Futurists, Orphists, Dadaists, and Surrealists. Hemingway rubbed shoulders with Picasso, and Gertrude Stein was not far behind. The spirit of Montparnasse spread rapidly and permeated the architecture, interior design, graphic design, fashion, tableware, fabrics, objects, materials, and colors of the time. Publishing and illustration experienced a golden age. The beginnings of feminism, new music and dance imported from the Americas, African art, the appearance of the American bar, the consumption of cocktails, and the themed balls of the Bullier composed the living soul of a vibrant neighborhood. Through numerous rare documents and contemporary photographs by France de Griessen, this book retraces this brief and intense moment that made Paris a magnet and a beacon of the artistic world. Lovers of the beauty of Art Deco, creators, and the public of today will find in the evocation of this unique art of living a fantastic source of inspiration.