The Secret Lives of Frames: One Hundred Years of Art and Artistry

About this book

A painting wouldnt be the same without its frame. In fact it can be as important as the art it surrounds. Yet the picture frame is the Cinderella of the art world beautiful hardworking and frequently overlooked. The Secret Lives of Frames inspired by the hundred-year history of Lowy the premier fine arts services atelier in the country celebrates the extraordinary art and artistry of the frame. In chapters such as The Making of a Framer and a Frame The Lure of Antique Frames and New Designs for the New Millennium magnificent edges of all kinds come to life in vivid detail. Their history so colorful and varied is interwoven with the history of Lowy an old-world company started by the legendary New York framer Julius Lowy that marries the finest of traditional craftsmanship with new and inventive framing restoration and conservation techniques. Fascinating stories about frames a lively historical survey of their evolution and behind-the-scenes views of Lowy will transform readers into knowledgeable insiders who understand how to make their own framing choices. The Secret Life of Frames includes vintage photographs illustrating Lowys colorful history and extensive photographs of frames and framed works of art in splendid real-life settings.