







French Riviera in the 1920s
Description
The French Riviera in the 1920s and early 1930s was a magnet for creativity. Artists, writers, and visionaries gathered to forge a new way of life. The French Riviera in the 1920s by Assouline revives this legendary era through extraordinary personal archive images and evocative storytelling.
From Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald to Picasso, Picabia, Stravinsky, Cocteau, Diaghilev, and Anna de Noailles, the book captures the carefree spirit, artistic innovation, and vibrant lifestyles of the time, set against the backdrop of looming historical change.
With 200 captivating illustrations, this volume offers an intimate glimpse into the world of 20th-century icons, blending glamour, creativity, and cultural energy.
This hardcover in a luxury slipcase is a thoughtful gift or a refined addition to any collection, perfect for evoking the golden era of the Riviera. Explore more in our luxury travel coffee table books collection.
- Page count - 256 pages
- Number of illustrations - 200
- Language - English
- Released on - August 2014
- Dimensions - W 28.4 x L 35.7 x D 5.2 cm
- Cover materials - Hardcover in a luxury slipcase
About the Author
Xavier Girard is an art historian, critic, essayist, and professor of art history. A Chevalier of Arts and Letters, he has directed and curated numerous artistic events. His previous Assouline titles include The Mediterranean: From Homer to Picasso and Paris in the 1920s with Kiki de Montparnasse. He has also authored books on Bauhaus and Leonardo da Vinci.
About Assouline
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