Designing History

The Extraordinary Art and Style of the Obama White House

Designing History
Michael S Smith
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Hardback
h292 x 235mm - 176pg
1 May 2020 US
International import eta 7-19 days
9780847864799
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Created for design enthusiasts, political aficionados, and students of Americana, Designing History documents Michael Smith' s extraordinary collaboration with the President and First Lady of the United States. Not since Jacqueline Kennedy' s iconic work on the White House has a designer of Michael Smith' s stature been commissioned to bring a sive photography, behind-the-scenes stories, and rich archival material, the book places the Obama White House within the context of the building' s storied past and its evolution over the past two centuries. The book beautifully documents the process of updating the country' s most symbolic residence, revealing how Smith' s collaboration on the decoration, showcasing of artworks, and style of entertaining reflected the youthful spirit of the First Family and their vision of a more progressive, inclusive American society. Ultimately, this book will serve as both a historical document and a voyeur' s delight, capturing a specific moment in time for the White House, the Obamas, and the American experience.
Internationally renowned decorator Michael Smith has appeared seven times on the AD100 list and was named Designer of the Year by Elle Decor. In 2010, Smith was appointed by President Obama to the Committee for the Preservation of the White House.
Status: No local stock, title imported to order
ISBN-13: 9780847864799
Published: 1 May 2020
Published In: United States
Imprint: Rizzoli International Publications
Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications
Format: Hardback
Height: 292mm
Width: 235mm
Pages: 176

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