Paris, 1900

Library Journal

First published in English in 1978, this revised and enlarged edition of Paris 1900 ( LJ 6/15/89) should do much to reinforce the reputations of Gaillard, Lalique, Guimard, and other lesser-known artists working in the French capital at the turn of the century. Authors Borsi and Godoli have each contributed five essays to this volume, which together provide a solid overview of Art Nouveau architecture, furniture, and decorative arts. Particularly ravishing are the 64 high-quality color illustrations that appear throughout the volume and that show the rich details of Art Nouveau to advantage. Highly recommended for anyone interested in learning more about this important period of artistic creativity.-- H. Ward Jandl, National Park Service, Washington, D.C.