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| Genre/Form: | Exhibitions Interviews |
|---|---|
| Named Person: | Alexander McQueen; Sarah Burton |
| Document Type: | Book |
| All Authors / Contributors: |
Andrew Bolton; Alexander McQueen; Susannah Frankel; Tim Blanks; Sølve Sundsbø; Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.) |
| ISBN: | 0300169787 9780300169782 1588394123 9781588394125 |
| OCLC Number: | 687693871 |
| Notes: | Published in conjunction with an exhibition of the same name on view at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, May 4-July 31, 2011. Front cover features a "holographic" image that morphs between McQueen's face and a metallic skull as the viewing angle changes. |
| Description: | 240 p. : chiefly ill. (chiefly col.) ; 35 cm. |
| Contents: | Sponsor's statement -- Director's foreword -- Preface / Andrew Bolton -- Introduction / Susannah Frankel -- The romantic mind -- Romantic Gothic -- Romantic nationalism -- Romantic exoticism -- Romantic primitivism -- Romantic naturalism -- Cabinet of curiosities -- An interview with Sarah Burton by Tim Blanks -- Exhibition checklist. |
| Other Titles: | Savage beauty |
| Responsibility: | Andrew Bolton ; with contributions by Susannah Frankel and Tim Blanks ; photography by Sølve Sundsbø. |
| More information: |
Abstract:
Alexander McQueen (1969-2010) was one of the most influential, imaginative and inspirational designers at the turn of the millennium. Focusing on the iconic and acclaimed designs of his prolific career, this book examines McQueen's technical virtuosity and its subversion of traditional tailoring and dressmaking practices.
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"An authoritative and moving insight into the legacy of the British designer."--Carola Long, "The Financial Times (Christmas Books)"--Carola Long"The Financial Times (Christmas Books)" (12/26/2011)
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- McQueen, Alexander, -- 1969-2010 -- Exhibitions.
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- Costume design -- Great Britain -- History -- 20th century -- Exhibitions.
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