the urbane architect Loring, John. creator text biography nyu 2010 monographic eng

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223 p. ill.; col.; 29 cm. Joseph Urbanis a lavish celebration of this prolific artist, architect, and designer, whose accomplishments include magnificent Art Deco buildings, spectacular Ziegfeld Follies productions, and dramatic sets for the Metropolitan Opera. Joseph Urban (18721933) began his career as an architect and artist in Vienna before moving to America in 1911. In 1914 he moved to New York, where he ultimately signed on as set designer of the Metropolitan Opera. He also became immersed in an astonishing array of outside projects, designing nightclubs, hotel lounges, skyscrapers, theaters, stage and film sets, and even children's books. Though his creative output was immense, little remains of his work except the Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, and the New School and the base of the Hearst Tower in New York. Foreword by Jennifer B. Lee -- Introduction by John Loring -- Plates -- by John Loring. Include index Urban, Joseph 1872-1933 Urban, Joseph 1872-1933 Criticism and interpretation Architect United States Biography Set designers United States Biography Architecture United States History 20th century Theaters Stage-setting and scenery United States History 20th century NA737.U7 L67 2010 720.92 B 9780810990265 0810990261 2009052282 pucpr 021511 20220729143525.0 eng