1920s Paris

About 1920s Paris

This captivating book, authored by Rainer Metzger, transports readers to the vibrant heart of Paris during the roaring 1920s, a decade when the City of Light truly lived up to its name. It was a magnetic era for creative minds worldwide, witnessing the rise of iconic figures like Coco Chanel and Josephine Baker, the birth of Art Deco and Surrealism, and the flourishing of café culture and cabaret. Metzger expertly captures the spirit of "bohème," where artists such as Marcel Duchamp, Pablo Picasso, Sonia Delaunay, André Breton, Max Ernst, and Salvador Dalí engaged in lively exchanges, shaping what would become known as Classic Modernism.

The book delves into the city's pulsing creative life, from the illustrious scene on Montparnasse, enriched by composers like Igor Stravinsky and writers like James Joyce and Ernest Hemingway, to the vibrant bars and dance halls of Montmartre, immortalized by photographers like André Kertesz and Brassaï. As the French economy boomed, luxury department stores thrived, and Coco Chanel revolutionized fashion. "1920s Paris" showcases over 30 outstanding works across architecture, painting, sculpture, film, photography, design, and fashion, including Giacometti’s Surrealist Suspended Ball and Dalí and Buñuel’s film Un chien andalou. It's a captivating exploration of the burgeoning creativity, diversity, and savoir vivre that cemented Paris as a timeless place of longing for art aficionados and bons vivants.

Key Details

• Author: Rainer Metzger
• Publisher: Taschen
• Format: Hardback, 95 pages
• Language: English
• Published: 2024
• ISBN: 9783836567022

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