Designing history : the extraordinary art & style of the Obama White House
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Russell, Margaret author.
Obama, Michelle, 1964- writer of foreword.
Published
New York, NY : Rizzoli International Publications, Inc., 2020.
ISBN
9780847864799, 0847864790
Status
Downers Grove Public Library - 2nd Floor - Adult
645 SMI
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Published
New York, NY : Rizzoli International Publications, Inc., 2020.
Format
Book
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303 pages : color illustrations, maps, color portraits ; 30 cm
Language
English
ISBN
9780847864799, 0847864790

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Created for design enthusiasts, political aficionados, and students of Americana, Designing History documents Michael Smith's extraordinary collaboration with President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. Not since Jacqueline Kennedy's iconic work on the White House has a designer of Michael Smith's stature been commissioned to bring a new design spirit to the mansion. Through extensive photography, behind-the-scenes stories, and rich archival material, the book places the Obama White House within the context of the building's storied past and its evolution over the past two centuries. The book beautifully documents the process of updating the country's most symbolic residence, revealing how Smith's collaboration on the decoration, showcasing of artworks, and style of entertaining reflected the youthful spirit of the First Family and their vision of a more progressive, inclusive American society. Ultimately, this book will serve as both a historical document and a voyeur's delight, capturing a specific moment in time for the White House, the Obamas, and the American experience.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Smith, M. S. 1., Russell, M., & Obama, M. (2020). Designing history: the extraordinary art & style of the Obama White House . Rizzoli International Publications, Inc..

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Smith, Michael S. 1964-, Margaret Russell and Michelle Obama. 2020. Designing History: The Extraordinary Art & Style of the Obama White House. Rizzoli International Publications, Inc.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Smith, Michael S. 1964-, Margaret Russell and Michelle Obama. Designing History: The Extraordinary Art & Style of the Obama White House Rizzoli International Publications, Inc, 2020.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Smith, Michael S. 1964-, Margaret Russell, and Michelle Obama. Designing History: The Extraordinary Art & Style of the Obama White House Rizzoli International Publications, Inc., 2020.

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