Philadelphia: The Galleries at Moore, 1991. LCC: 90-85974. 32 pp; 3 color pls. and 21 b&w ills., chronology/biography, exhibition checklist. Foreword by Elsa Longhauser. Soft back $25 plus s/h [ISBN 1-58442-023-5]. Catalog for the exhibition of the same name. Originating at the Galleries at Moore (January 7–February 9, 1991), the exhibition traveled to Krannert Art Museum, University of Illinois at Champaign (February 23–March 31, 1991) and the David and Alfred Smart Museum of Art, University of Chicago (April 18–June 16, 1991. Josef Hoffmann was one of the leading members of the Vienna Secession, and his desire to fuse fine art with craft had a dramatic impact on modern design. The catalog showcases Hoffmann's drawings of buildings, monuments, furniture, housewares, fabric, and jewelry, allowing a rare glimpse of the creative process behind the final designs. Essays—an introduction by Eduard F. Sekler; “Josef Hoffmann and the Architectural Clock” by Carles Vallhonrat ; and “Josef Hoffmann's Gesamtkunstwerk” by Angela Volker—provide a historical and contextual background for Hoffmann's work. To purchase call 215-965-4027 For mail orders: Visa, Mastercard, check, or moneyorder (payable to The Galleries at Moore/MCAD) The Galleries at Moore Moore College of Art & Design 20th Street & The Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103 Booksellers may return purchased books for a period of up to 2 months following the invoice date. Read “Josef Hoffmann and the Architectural Clock” by Carles Vallhonrat Galleries Directory | Levy Gallery Artists Registry | Publications & Artists | Email Moore College of Art and Design

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