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"Fantastic" – Abrasha
"Magnificent" – Joël Degen
"Impressive" – Paul Derrez
"Great" – Alan Revere
"Excellent" – Palle Ruders
"Inspiring" – Glenda Arentzen
"Wonderful" – Etsuko Sonobe
"Beautiful" – David Butler
"Outstanding" – Heidi Schulze-Merian
"Terrific" – Joe Wood
"Splendid" – Kirsti Doukas
"Gorgeous" – Jan Peters
"Brilliant" – Helfried Kodré
"Superb" – Marc-Jens Biegel
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This book is a "must" for anyone with a love of jewelry! It is a beautifully done book to stir and inspire the imagination of the viewer.
Becoming prevalent in the 1930's, the minimal art movement encompassed sculpture, painting, architecture, jewelry and other art forms, following Mies van der Rohe's statement that "Less is more". However, Gregory discovered there were no books written on the movement as it affected the design of jewelry. This book is a chronological and pictorial history of minimal design in jewelry, as exemplified by the work of 140 international artists. One will be amazed to discover that a ring made by Fritz Schwerdt in 1930 looks as current in design as one by Fritz Maierhofer made in 2003. Gregory's own definition of "minimal", which he applied in writing this book, is " a limited amount of ornamentation or embellishment". The works include materials both precious (gold, silver, gems) and common (acrylic, iron, rubber), and show amazing variation despite their simplicity. A special threat is the author's own work that is included. The presentation of the work stays true to Gregory's minimal philosophy. Most of the rings are shown on a black background, including only the most pertinent information, allowing the rings to speak for themselves. Of special interest is the index, which pictures the rings next to photos of the artists who made them. By all means, treat yourself to this elegant book showing ring design in it's purest form.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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Inspiration to create Less is More,
By R. Eberhard "Eclectic Studio" (Australia) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Minimal Rings (Hardcover)
Not being a fan of the current swathe of "bling bling", it was a treat to discover this beautiful book. If your seeking instructions and how to directions don't buy this book, if however you wish to gaze at the work of universally acknowledged artisans spaning 7 decades, this is a brilliant book. The book in itself is minimilist in verbiage, however it amply pays homage to one of my favourite pieces of jewellery, the ring. Proving that good design is timeless and speaks for itself, this book will be at home in any jewellery designers home or studio.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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This review is from: Minimal Rings (Hardcover)
This has turned out to be one of the books I keep in my studio at all times. The work shown is of that of notable, internationally known, jewelry makers and metalsmiths. Much of the work is so achingly gorgeous that it makes my teeth hurt!
John Nickerson
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Martha Connell, Schmuckmuseum Pforzheim, Austria Gold, Context Cut, Spirit Sun, Arch Gregory, Beate Brinkmann Germany, Betty Cooke, Czech Republic Stainless, Etsuko Sonobe Japan, Eva Dora Lamm Denmark, Harold O'Connor, Heidi Schulze-Merian Germany, Herbert Feldkamp Germany, Joel Degen, Kim Buck Denmark, Kirsti Doukas Finland, Klaus Ullrich Germany, Okinari Kurokawa Japan, Tasso Mattar Spain, Thessa Goossens Belgium, Vratislav Karel, Walter Wittek Germany, Earl Pardon, Eva Bruggmann Switzerland New!
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Martha Connell, Schmuckmuseum Pforzheim, Austria Gold, Context Cut, Spirit Sun, Arch Gregory, Beate Brinkmann Germany, Betty Cooke, Czech Republic Stainless, Etsuko Sonobe Japan, Eva Dora Lamm Denmark, Harold O'Connor, Heidi Schulze-Merian Germany, Herbert Feldkamp Germany, Joel Degen, Kim Buck Denmark, Kirsti Doukas Finland, Klaus Ullrich Germany, Okinari Kurokawa Japan, Tasso Mattar Spain, Thessa Goossens Belgium, Vratislav Karel, Walter Wittek Germany, Earl Pardon, Eva Bruggmann Switzerland New!
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