Beadwork Inspired by Art: Art Nouveau Jewelry and Accessories [Paperback]

Judith Durant (Author), Jean Campbell (Author)

Book Description

Series: Beadwork Inspired by Art | Publication Date: November 1, 2008

Beading Works of Art is a series of beadwork project books, inspired by the colors, textures, and formsof historical art and craft traditions. The authors present full instructions for 12 one-of-a-kind beadwork projects inspired by their favorite masterpieces—by some of the world’s finest artists.

 

In this volume, working with a “canvas” of beads, thread, and a variety of techniques—from stringing to weaving—readers learn to recreate the jewelry and home decor objects of the Art Nouveau period, an art style known for its graceful, flowing curves and natural shapes. The historical photograph that inspired each project and detailed step-by-step instructions and drawings are included, too.

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About the Author

Jean Campbell, of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, is the founding editor-in-chief of Beadwork magazine. She has written or edited more than 30 books on beading—including Getting Started Stringing Beads (Interweave Press, 2005) and The Art of Beaded Beads (Lark, 2006).

 

Judith Durant of Lowell MA is the author of Ready, Set, Bead (CPI, 2007).  She is also the author of Never Knit Your Man a Sweater (unless you’ve got the ring) (Storey Publishing, 2006). She and Jean Campbell are coauthors of the best-selling The Beader’s Companion (Interweave Press, 1998).

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Creative Publishing international (November 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1589233883
• ISBN-13: 978-1589233881
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,143,985 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

In the late 1970s, Emerson College in Boston granted me a highly useful degree in theater, with a specialty in costume design. After spending several years hanging around the costume shops in New York trying to make ends meet, I was fortunate enough to land a publishing job; I've been working as an editor and writer ever since.

My mom taught me to knit when I was a young girl. The beadwork thing got serious while I was working as the book editor for Interweave Press. Many other crafty things have presented themselves along the way, and as a result I'm never bored.

Originally from Massachusetts, I spent fifteen years in New York City, then six and one-half in Colorado; the past six years have been spent back in Massachusetts. Retiring in France is a current dream.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars only 12 project, the rest is too general, November 5, 2008

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K. U. Rohde "Gerhard W. Rohde" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Beadwork Inspired by Art: Art Nouveau Jewelry and Accessories (Paperback)

As a lover of both beading and Art Nouveau, I was very much looing forward to receive this book. Unfortunately this 96 page book contains only 12 projects; 20 pages at the end of the book give you pictures of supplies and explanation of general techniques that you can find in every general beading book.
the 12 projects displayed in the book are, with the exception of one, not working with Art Nouveau jewelry patterns, but are theme and color inspired bead works that want to match a lamp, architectural structures and a painting. The two truly beautiful projects in this book as far as I am concerned are the Villa Igiea Palermo necklace and the Casa Mila necklace; .... The print and paper of the book are awesome;
All in all a two out of five....

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love this Jewelry Design Book Inspired by the Greats of the Art Nouveau Movement!, May 2, 2009

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Jean Yates "jean, jewelry designer, book and... (United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Beadwork Inspired by Art: Art Nouveau Jewelry and Accessories (Paperback)

I have owned and enjoyed reading this fine and thoughtful jewelry design book for several months now. I believe that the Art Nouveau movement is quite complex and difficult to understand. Fortunately Judith Durant and Jean Campbell have paired together successfully on other beadwork books (one was another "art inspired" book I recommend, Impressionist Jewelry), and are able to make clear what might be complicated to grasp.
The Art Nouveau movement, popular at its peak during the 1880's up through the early 1900's, not only reacted against the influence of Industrial Revolution, it embraced it, as many of the aspects of the actual buildings designed at the time and the decorative Art Nouveau styles could only have been made possible by the new techniques of the Industrial Revolution itself. This is pointed out by the authors of this book.
I am only disappointed that an Aubrey Beardsley project was not included in Art Nouveau. Otherwise I find it great! The Laburnum bracelet, which is influenced by a lamp designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany, is stunning, true to its origins, and drenched with the earthy color of semiprecious stones and bronzed components. The Lalique earrings are charming and elegant in crystal and gold. The Metro Station earrings are fabulous and teach the reader, in excellent fashion, at least two new types of wire working if you are a newbie.
The cover piece is so Parisian, sexy, and so representative of the famous nightclub, Chat Noir, for which the bracelet is named, I expected a French Quarter nightclub show when I opened the book. Live your dreams!
As Art Nouveau style has a lot of meaning for me, with its rich organic heritage and its sensuous
vine-y power (after all, it influenced all the 1960's-70's psychedelic posters, when I was young), I am drawn to this finely researched and well orchestrated book. The projects are lovely and cool, including the one accessory piece, an amazing and outstanding beaded vase after The Kiss by Klimt. One project that took my breath away: The Galleries Lafayette Dome Pendant. If you have ever had the opportunity to stare up at that dome, you will be in awe at what the authors have managed to accomplish in replicating, with great care, drama, and love: the beautiful ceiling of the Galleries Lafayette, which was built in 1912.
If you love Art Nouveau, try this book. It is terrific.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love Personalized wearable art pieces., February 27, 2009

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Maria DelPinto "Collecting Tea N Books" (Huntington Beach, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Beadwork Inspired by Art: Art Nouveau Jewelry and Accessories (Paperback)

I really liked how the designer took the shapes and color and feel of the art and transformed it into a piece with a similar feel. The directions and illustrations were good and easy to follow which makes a difference to a busy mom like me ....with kids and critters who leave me very little time to be creative.