Twentieth-century Jewelry
| Author | : Barbara Cartlidge |
| Publisher | : ABRAMS |
| Total Pages | : 252 |
| Release | : 1985 |
| ISBN-10 | : UOM:39076000583729 |
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| Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book Twentieth-century Jewelry written by Barbara Cartlidge and published by ABRAMS. This book was released on 1985 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: " ... the art and history of jewelry from the turn-of-the-century Art Nouveau to the International Style of the Eighties. Cartlidge has selected premier examples of jewelry created by over 200 artists and artisans, from Lalique and Fouquet to de Patta and Fisch, to best reflect the customs, sociopolitical structure, and traditions of several generations. Included are detailed descriptions of each of the pieces, along with their aesthetic and historical significance. The volume concludes with a brief section of artists' biographies."--LJ.
