Encyclopedia of Art — Élie Faure & Contributors | 1939 Garden City Hardcover | Illustrated Art History – rare, vintage, or collectible item from Deb’s Book Paradise
Encyclopedia of Art — Élie Faure & Contributors | 1939 Garden City Hardcover | Illustrated Art History – rare, vintage, or collectible item from Deb’s Book Paradise
Encyclopedia of Art — Élie Faure & Contributors | 1939 Garden City Hardcover | Illustrated Art History – rare, vintage, or collectible item from Deb’s Book Paradise
Encyclopedia of Art — Élie Faure & Contributors | 1939 Garden City Hardcover | Illustrated Art History – rare, vintage, or collectible item from Deb’s Book Paradise
Encyclopedia of Art — Élie Faure & Contributors | 1939 Garden City Hardcover | Illustrated Art History – rare, vintage, or collectible item from Deb’s Book Paradise
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Encyclopedia of Art — Élie Faure & Contributors | 1939 Garden City Hardcover | Illustrated Art History – rare, vintage, or collectible item from Deb’s Book ParadiseEncyclopedia of Art — Élie Faure & Contributors | 1939 Garden City Hardcover | Illustrated Art History – rare, vintage, or collectible item from Deb’s Book ParadiseEncyclopedia of Art — Élie Faure & Contributors | 1939 Garden City Hardcover | Illustrated Art History – rare, vintage, or collectible item from Deb’s Book ParadiseEncyclopedia of Art — Élie Faure & Contributors | 1939 Garden City Hardcover | Illustrated Art History – rare, vintage, or collectible item from Deb’s Book ParadiseEncyclopedia of Art — Élie Faure & Contributors | 1939 Garden City Hardcover | Illustrated Art History – rare, vintage, or collectible item from Deb’s Book Paradise

Encyclopedia of Art — Élie Faure & Contributors | 1939 Garden City Hardcover | Illustrated Art History

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Description

Author: Élie Faure (Editor), various contributors
Publisher: Garden City Publishing Co., Inc.
Publication Year: 1939
Format: Hardcover (no dust jacket, as issued or typically found)
Condition: Very Fine — clean, tight binding; crisp pages; strong, attractive cloth; interior illustrations and plates well preserved

This 1939 Encyclopedia of Art is a beautifully produced single-volume survey of world art, created at a moment when art history was still treated as a serious humanistic discipline meant for the general reader—not just specialists.

Edited by Élie Faure, one of the most influential art historians of the early 20th century, the volume moves confidently across civilizations and centuries, with richly illustrated sections on ancient, medieval, and classical traditions. The black-and-white plates are plentiful and thoughtfully arranged, making this book as satisfying to browse as it is to read.

What makes this volume especially appealing is its balance: scholarly without being dry, visual without being superficial. It’s an ideal book for someone who enjoys opening a volume at random and learning something unexpected—about Assyrian reliefs, Gothic sculpture, or the continuity of artistic vision across cultures.

Even as a single volume, it stands well on its own: substantial, engaging, and quietly elegant. A fine addition to the shelf of an art lover, writer, or anyone drawn to older reference books made with care and authority.