New Directions in Jewellery II (v. 2) (Paperback)

by Amy Sackville (Editor)

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Product Description
New Directions in Jewellery II is a sourcebook of the most experimental jewelry design today, focusing on innovations in materials, technique, scale and concept as exemplified by the work of over 70 makers. Following the success of New Directions in Jewellery, this second volume showcases the latest developments in the field, and includes all new designers and illustrations, with an even greater international scope.

Focusing on contemporary jewellery as an experimental practice that engages with fine art, craft, design, fashion and popular culture, this book further challenges our conception of adornment. With profiles and brief interviews with jewellers working in a variety of ways-from those who are manipulating the properties of metal to conceptual works that critique the cultural and social meanings that have built up around the wearing and manufacture of jewelry-this book documents the progress of an ever-broadening discipline. Alongside this visual survey are contextualizing essays by specialists in the design, curation and history of jewelry, forming a unique archive of contemporary practice and opinion.

The format of the book is designed to appeal to both the general reader and the jewelry specialist, with thematic sections providing a visual introduction to a wide range of jewelry. The essays, also extensively illustrated, provide a deeper consideration of the expanding experimental areas in contemporary jewelry, with perspectives from some of the key international figures working in jewelry today.

Product Details

• Paperback: 189 pages
• Publisher: Black Dog Publishing (January 30, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1904772552
• ISBN-13: 978-1904772552
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 8.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #684,328 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Another think twice before you buy edition, October 6, 2007

By	R. Eberhard "Eclectic Studio" (Australia) - See all my reviews

What could have been a very nice book has been let down by the publishers, the quality of this book is not brilliant. It is all "Matte" everything and some of the photos are actually blurred! Maybe this was an attempt to be artsy?

The artists work however is full of adventure, risk taking in design, playful and very rarely functional. As in Volume I of this series, think before buying, it is for the jewellery designer who favours over the top, or true contemporary styles. No Tiffany here. I did like the book but was genuinely disappointed in the quality of the book. If you are in a situation where you can look inside this book before you buy, I recommend you do so. Still pleased I got it though for seeing the works of some very talented contemporary artists. Not always to my taste, but interesting none the less.

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous display of creativity, December 30, 2007

By	T. ONEILL (St. Paul, MN United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Inspiring collection of jewelry by nearly 50 innovative international jewelry artists who produce amazing work with mundane and precious materials. Includes critical discussions of each artist's work. Unlike another reviewer, I didn't find the quality of the publication to be poor, nor is everything matte. Hundreds of glossy photos show the work well. The jewelry is in the experimental rather than conventional vein, so it may not be for everyone.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars New Directions in Jewellery 2, March 23, 2008

By	S. Doremus - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Again a great journey into the minds of some cutting edge artists. I love this book( series, as there are 2) and when at a loss in my own work will page through to get inspiration.