Gabriele Fahr-Becker - Art Deco: Wiener Werkstatte 1903-1932 - 2008

"Art Deco: Wiener Werkstatte 1903-1932" by Gabriele Fahr-Becker is a comprehensive exploration of the Wiener Werkstatte's role in the Art Deco movement. Established in early 20th-century Vienna, the Wiener Werkstatte was a collective of artists and craftsmen who fused fine and applied arts into innovative designs, influencing the transition to Art Deco's geometric and streamlined aesthetic. This book likely delves into the workshop's impact on design, architecture, and decorative arts, covering key artists, motifs, and pieces from 1903 to 1932. Readers interested in early modernist design, Austrian art history, and the evolution of Art Deco will find this publication rich with context and illustrative material that enhances understanding of the period's artistic developments.