MGM Style: Cedric Gibbons and the Art of the Golden Age of Hollywood

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Explore the visionary work of Cedric Gibbons in MGM Style, a hardbound tribute to the art and design that defined Hollywood’s Golden Age. This beautifully crafted volume offers rich insights and stunning visuals, making it an essential addition for art lovers and film history enthusiasts.

MGM Style is an overview of the career and achievements of Hollywood’s most famous art director. Cedric Gibbons was the supervisor in charge of the art department at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film studios from its inception in 1924 until Gibbons chose to retire in 1956. Lavishly illustrated with over 175 pristine duotone photographs, the vast majority of which have never before been published, this is the first volume to trace Gibbons’ trendsetting career. At its height in the late 1930s and early 1940s, Gibbons was regularly acknowledged by his peers as having shaped the craft of art direction in American film; his work was recognized as representing the finest in motion picture sets and settings. Gibbons and his associates constructed the villages, towns, streets, squares and edifices that later appeared in hundreds of films, and whose mixed architecture stood in for army camps and the wild west, Dutch New York and Dickensian London, ancient China and modern Japan. Inspired by the work of Le Corbusier and the Bauhaus masters, as well as the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris and Frank Lloyd Wright’s experiments with open planning, Gibbons championed the notion that movie decor should move beyond the commercial framework of the popular cinema

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MGM Style: Cedric Gibbons and the Art of the Golden Age of Hollywood is a captivating hardbound book that transports readers to the glamorous world of classic cinema design. This meticulously crafted volume offers an in-depth exploration of Cedric Gibbons, the visionary art director whose innovative aesthetic shaped the iconic look of MGM’s legendary films. Richly illustrated and thoughtfully curated, the book provides a unique window into the artistry behind Hollywood’s golden era, revealing how Gibbons’ designs harmonized elegance, sophistication, and cinematic storytelling. Beyond serving as a beautiful coffee table book, MGM Style enriches everyday life by inviting readers to immerse themselves in the creativity and craftsmanship that defined a pivotal period in film history. Its durable hardbound format ensures a lasting addition to any collection, perfect for both casual admirers of classic cinema and serious students of art and design. Whether displayed prominently or enjoyed quietly, this volume enhances any space with a sense of timeless style and cultural significance. The book’s engaging narrative and stunning visuals celebrate the fusion of art and entertainment, making it an inspiring resource for anyone fascinated by the intersection of design, film, and history. MGM Style stands as a testament to Cedric Gibbons’ enduring legacy and the transformative power of visual artistry during Hollywood’s most glamorous chapter.