<P>Perhaps no individual is more associated with the twentieth-century art deco revival than Russian-born French artist and designer, Erté. Although his talent spanned many creative fields, Erté is perhaps best-known for his theater and fashion designs, which were often later translated into beautiful silkscreen prints. Few can fail to be charmed by <I>Symphony in Black</I>, one of his most famous designs depicting a slender figure walking her dog. Throughout his lifetime, Erté designed over 200 covers for <I>Harper’s Bazaar</I> and his works have been reproduced and copied countless times since, oozing a timeless air of class and sophistication. Combining fresh and thoughtful text and beautiful illustrations, including jewelry and sculpture inspired by his two-dimensional designs, this coffee-table book is the definitive Erté companion.</P>