Twentieth-century Jewellery: From Art Nouveau to Contemporary Design in Europe and the United States, Hardcover Book, By: Alba Cappellieri

The largest and most diverse anthology on jewelry, supported with a concise, authoritative and stimulating essay. This is the third book in Skira's series dedicated to the modern decorative arts, following Italian Art Ceramics 1900-1950 and Twentieth-century Fabrics. The work is organized chronologically into eight sections and includes analysis of such topics as the Art Nouveau period; great names such as Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Tiffany; European and American production from the 1950s; and the advent of computer driven-designs. Twentieth-century Jewellery includes an analysis of some 350 jewels by artists and designers operating in Europe and the United States. The volume also features a biography of the principal production houses, master jewelers and designers; a glossary of technical terms; technical information; a bibliography divided by theme; and an index of names.

• Books Author: Alba Cappellieri
• Number Of Pages: 248
• Language: English
• Publisher: Skira
• Books Category: الحرف و الهوايات
• Book Format: Hardcover
• Books_ISBN: 8861305326
• Other Feature 2: Weight: 1,700.97 grams
• Other Feature 3: Size: 239 x 280 x 27.94 mm
• Publication Date: October 12, 2010