Art Nouveau

by Judith H. Miller

A full-color visual reference to Art Nouveau traces the history of the movement from its origins in late nineteenth-century France, discussing the characteristics of the art and some of its leading practitioners, and includes helpful buyer's tips and an authoritative price guide to more than 1,100 items, including art glass, posters, ceramics, metalwork, and sculpture. 50,000 first printing.

Genres: Art, Nonfiction

240 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2004

About the author

Judith Henderson Miller began collecting in the 1960s while a student at Edinburgh University in Scotland. She had since extended and reinforced her knowledge through international research, becoming one of the world’s leading experts in the field. In 1979 she co-founded the best-selling Miller’s Antiques Price Guide and has since written more than 100 books, covering antiques, collectibles, architecture and interior design.

Judith was an expert on the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow, and had also appeared on The Martha Stewart Show and CNN. She was a regular contributor to newspapers and magazines, including Financial Times, The Telegraph, BBC Homes & Antiques and House & Garden. She lectured extensively, including at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London and the Smithsonian in Washington.
She died in April 2023

Reviews

[Halit Gülmez · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent selection