Free Downloads Contemporary Jewelry In Perspective
What is contemporary jewelry? What makes it unique? What distinguishes these objects and practices from other visual arts? Contemporary Jewelry in Perspective provides clear definitions, concise history, and cultural context for the form, along with abundant illustrations of an amazing range of work. Featuring notable contributors from around the world, it offers fascinating discussions on creating, collecting, exhibiting, selling, and wearing these pieces, as well as individual essays that present a global perspective on the art over the past 30 to 40 years. Jewelers, designers, students, collectors, and historians will find this essential reading.The book is a joint venture between the Art Jewelry Forum (artjewelryforum.org) and Lark Jewelry & Beading.
Hardcover: 264 pages
Publisher: Lark Crafts; First Edition edition (September 3, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 145470277X
ISBN-13: 978-1454702771
Product Dimensions: 1 x 9.2 x 11.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 3.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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wonderful look at the modern history of jewelry making. Good illustrations and well written commentary on the modern jewelry scene.
This is one of the best books in print on this subject and should be on the shelf of every serious lover of jewelry as an art form!
This book goes deeper into the discussion of what jewelry means now and through the past. I'm still devouring the contents, I highly recommend this book. Has a great range of writers and contributors.
Great book. Lots of interesting information and inspiration.
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