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Editorial Reviews
From Publishers Weekly
Many of the stunning pieces pictured here would be more at home in a museum than adorning mere mortals. These are consummate creations of 19th- and 20th-century designers who chose gems and metals above oils and canvas as their raw materials. In 15 chapters written by as many connoisseurs and scholars, the book considers the history and productivity of various legendary jewelry firms (e.g., Cartier) and master craftsmen in the decorative and applied arts. Whether drawing their inspiration from ancient Rome, the Renaissance or Asia, these undisputed artists often fashioned the fabulous: bejeweled distaffs and diadems; translucent cloisonne enamels; glittering Faberge eggs; a flexible collar of sapphires and diamonds, courtesy of Tiffany workmen, that was 1800 hours in the making. Snowman, head of the London jewelry house Wartski, presents a serious, glitteringly detailed and seductive look at incredible artifacts.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From Library Journal
Boucheron, Bulgari, Fouquet, Lalique, Tiffany, and Verdura are among the 16 jewelers extraordinaire highlighted in this delightful and exquisite anthology. Prominently featured are spectacular and dramatic illustrations of the legendary creations sought after by royalty and the rich and famous from the 1850s to the present. Chapter by chapter, experts in the field describe the work, the workshops, and the legacies of these world-famous artisans, noting their standards of excellence and artistic integrity above all else. Whether original or revival, inspired by classical artifacts or various cultural influences, styles from art nouveau and art deco to contemporary pieces of the 1980s are carefully delineated. Included are many historic photographs of these master jewelers' shops, famous clients, and lost works. Essential.
- Stephen Allan Patrick, East Tennessee State Univ. Lib., Johnson City
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Many of the stunning pieces pictured here would be more at home in a museum than adorning mere mortals. These are consummate creations of 19th- and 20th-century designers who chose gems and metals above oils and canvas as their raw materials. In 15 chapters written by as many connoisseurs and scholars, the book considers the history and productivity of various legendary jewelry firms (e.g., Cartier) and master craftsmen in the decorative and applied arts. Whether drawing their inspiration from ancient Rome, the Renaissance or Asia, these undisputed artists often fashioned the fabulous: bejeweled distaffs and diadems; translucent cloisonne enamels; glittering Faberge eggs; a flexible collar of sapphires and diamonds, courtesy of Tiffany workmen, that was 1800 hours in the making. Snowman, head of the London jewelry house Wartski, presents a serious, glitteringly detailed and seductive look at incredible artifacts.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From Library Journal
Boucheron, Bulgari, Fouquet, Lalique, Tiffany, and Verdura are among the 16 jewelers extraordinaire highlighted in this delightful and exquisite anthology. Prominently featured are spectacular and dramatic illustrations of the legendary creations sought after by royalty and the rich and famous from the 1850s to the present. Chapter by chapter, experts in the field describe the work, the workshops, and the legacies of these world-famous artisans, noting their standards of excellence and artistic integrity above all else. Whether original or revival, inspired by classical artifacts or various cultural influences, styles from art nouveau and art deco to contemporary pieces of the 1980s are carefully delineated. Included are many historic photographs of these master jewelers' shops, famous clients, and lost works. Essential.
- Stephen Allan Patrick, East Tennessee State Univ. Lib., Johnson City
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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