Fortuny: His Life and Work

Fortuny: His Life and Work

This comprehensive monograph captures the fashions, art, and fantasy of one of the worldâ€™s most original fashion designers. Mariano Fortuny is an exceptional figure in the history of art and design. Born in Spain and raised in Paris, he is most associated with Veniceâ€”he was often called the "magician of Venice"â€”where he lived and worked at the legendary Palazzo Fortuny until his death in 1949. Fortuny excelled not only in fashion, but also as a painter, printmaker, photographer, textile designer, set designer, lighting engineer, and inventorâ€”all covered in-depth in the book. However, Fortunyâ€™s creativity has had its most enduring legacy in the fashion world, and this comprehensive monograph includes much archival and previously unpublished material. Inspired by classical antiquity, Fortunyâ€™s legendary designs were fashionâ€™s first step toward modernity. His dresses featured finely pleated silks, often adorned with glass beads or similar objects, which flowed seductively over the female form, revealing its natural curves. His velvet capes were instantly popular, and the Delphos gown was favored by notable clients such as Eleanora Duse and Isadora Duncan. Fortunyâ€™s designs remain the ultimate example of fashion as art and continue to inspire twenty-first-century designers.
Country USA
Brand Rizzoli
Manufacturer Skira Rizzoli
Binding Hardcover
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2016-02-16
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780847848171

Country	USA
Brand	Rizzoli
Manufacturer	Skira Rizzoli
Binding	Hardcover
Color	Multicolor
ReleaseDate	2016-02-16
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780847848171

Fortuny: His Life and Work

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