Jewellery Through 7000 Years

Author : British Museum
Publisher : HP Trade
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Design
ISBN : UOM:39015006760956

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Jewellery Through 7000 Years by British Museum Pdf

7000 Years of Jewelry takes readers on an impressive tour that includes, among other times and places: The Middle East: 5000-2000 BC -- Egypt: 1500-900 BC -- Phoenician, Greek, Etruscan and Persian Lands: 850-325 BC -- China, Celtic Europe, Mexico and Peru: 600 BC-AD 600 -- The Mediterranean, India, Egypt, Roman Britain and Byzantium: 325 BC-AD 600 -- Europe, China, Korea and Japan: 300-1000 -- Mayan Central America: 600-1000 -- Central and South America: 500-1500 -- Europe, Islam, China, Korea and Java: 1000-1500 -- China, India, Tibet and Mongolia: 1500-1850 -- West Africa: 1500-1800 -- Europe: 1500-1950. More comprehensive than before, this reference remains the finest and most beautifully illustrated history of jewelry ever published.

Author : Hugh Tait
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : History
ISBN : 1554073952

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7000 Years of Jewelry by Hugh Tait Pdf

An illustrated history of jewelry, exploring the varied styles, techniques and materials used to make jewelry throughout the world.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1075355517

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JEWELLERY THROUGH ˜7000œ (SEVEN THOUSAND) YEARS. by Anonim Pdf

Author : Hugh Tait
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Jewelry
ISBN : 0714117102

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Seven Thousand Years of Jewellery by Hugh Tait Pdf

Jewellery is one of the oldest forms of decorative art: its history can be traced from the earliest known civilizations in Mesopotamia and Egypt. This book reveals the varied styles, techniques and materials which have delighted men and women through the ages, all over the world. From Egyptian necklaces to Celtic torcs, and from Renaissance pendants to Art Nouveau buckles,7000 years of jewellery design and production are illustrated in this book.

Author : Hugh Tait
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Jewelry
ISBN : UOM:49015001310979

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Jewelry, 7000 Years by Hugh Tait Pdf

Author : Maren Eichhorn-Johannsen,Adelheid Rasche,Astrid Bahr,Svenia Schneider
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2021-10-19
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9783791379128

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25,000 Years of Jewelry by Maren Eichhorn-Johannsen,Adelheid Rasche,Astrid Bahr,Svenia Schneider Pdf

Now available in a new edition, this opulent book reaches back 25,000 years to trace the history of jewelry from the Paleolithic Era to the present day. Drawn from the extensive holdings of the Staatliche Museen in Berlin, this collection of jewelry through the ages links cultures and eras to show how the design, wearing, and collecting of personal adornment has evolved over the ages. They range from classic items such as necklaces, rings and earrings to less common items with origins in non-European cultures. The book features jewelry ranging from the splendid crowns of ancient Greece, gold earrings from Babylon and jewelled collars worn by 13th-century Islamic royalty to more modern pieces such as those contained in the imperial collection of Queen Louise of Prussia, Art Nouveau jewelry designed by Rene Lalique, and work by contemporary designers. This chronologically arranged survey includes numerous brief essays and 400 illustrations with detailed captions, making it an ideal reference for anyone interested in cultural history, the history of jewelry, or the art and craft of jewelry making.

Author : Joan Evans
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1989-01-01
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 0486261220

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A History of Jewellery, 1100-1870 by Joan Evans Pdf

Superb sourcebook of rare ornamentation includes meticulously detailed narrative and 400 illustrations depicting priceless brooches, necklaces, clasps, gold padlock, reliquary pendants, much more.

Author : Hugh Tait
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : British Museum
ISBN : 0714150320

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7000 Years of Jewellery by Hugh Tait Pdf

This panoramic illustrated history explores the varied styles, techniques and materials used to make jewellery throughout the world since earliest times. Egyptian necklaces, Celtic torcs, South American gold masks, Renaissance pendants and Art Nouveau buckles are among the range of masterpieces described by a team of experts from the British Museum and illustrated with 400 superb photographs. This reissue includes images of major acquisitions made in the last ten years, particularly from Europe since 1700 and from Asia.

Author : Charlotte Gere,Judy Rudoe
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : History
ISBN : 0714128198

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Jewellery in the Age of Queen Victoria by Charlotte Gere,Judy Rudoe Pdf

"The 'age of Victoria' is taken in its widest sense to encompass jewellery made throughout Europe and America, displayed at the great international exhibitions and distributed through foreign trade, illustrated publications and a burgeoning tourist industry ... The focus of the book is on the attitudes of owners to their jewellery and the symbolic weight that it was expected to carry. Rather than concentrating on the major figures at the top end of the jewellery trade, or indeed offering a chronological survey of the development of jewellery styles and fashions, it is oriented towards the social aspects of owning, wearing and displaying jewellery. The authors show, for example, how novelists use jewellery to add a moral or metaphorical dimension to a character, while jewels depicted in portraits would often have disclosed multiple messages which could be immediately decoded by the viewer. The achievements of science, the fascination with nature and the Victorian sense of humour are all embodied in jewellery. Topics discussed in depth include the importance of jewellery in the life of the Queen herself, jewellery and dress, the language of jewellery, the cult of novelty, the importance of nationalism in the revival of historical styles, and the contribution of archaeological discoveries."--Publisher's description.

Author : Ginny Redington Dawes,Olivia Collings
Publisher : Acc Art Books
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Jewelry
ISBN : 1851499210

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Georgian Jewellery 1714-1830 by Ginny Redington Dawes,Olivia Collings Pdf

Georgian Jewellery is a celebration of the style and excellence of the eighteenth century, and of the ingenuity that produced such a wealth of fabulous jewellery. Heavy academic tomes have already been written about the period, but this book examines it in a more colourful and accessible way. The book aims to show that Georgian jewellery is not only the stuff of museums and safe boxes, but that it can be worn as elegantly and fashionably today as it was 200 years ago. Much disparate information about the jewellery has been gathered together and the period is brought alive by portraits and character sketches of famous Georgians in their finery, fashion tips, gossip, and some rather outrageous cartoons of the time, as well as fascinating recently discovered facts. With information on how to identify, buy and repair pieces, this sumptuously illustrated volume contains the largest single catalogue of 18th Century jewellery. AUTHORS: Ginny Redington Dawes, a life-long collector of antique jewellery, has written two previous books on the subject - The Bakelite Jewellery Book and Victorian Jewellery. Staff writer for MGM Screengems Music, she is also a successful composer; she wrote the book, music and lyrics for the off-Broadway show The Talk of the Town and has won a CLEO award for music for advertising. Olivia Collings became fascinated by the seventeenth century alchemist and jeweller Christopher Pinchbeck at an early age and bought her first piece of antique jewellery aged seven. She trained in an exclusive Bond Street antique jewellery shop before starting her own business in 1975 and has continued learning about and dealing in Georgian jewellery ever since. She is now an independent jewellery consultant. SELLING POINTS: * A thoroughly researched look at the jewellery of the time, offering good basic knowledge for the beginner and new facts for the expert * New and/or little-known facts about the techniques, styles and materials of the age * The only book solely on the Georgian period, and the largest ever catalogue of the diverse range of eighteenth century jewellery * Interesting portraits of characters of the period and their influence on the jewels of the time, with some contemporary gossip, outrageous cartoons and period fashion tips * Emphasis on jewellery that has been on the open market in recent years, rather than just unobtainable museum pieces 295 colour, 7 b/w images

Author : Melanie Holcomb,Kim Benzel,James A. Doyle,Moira Gallagher,John Guy,Navina Najat Haidar,Hannah Korn,Soyoung Lee,Maia Nuku,Diana Craig Patch,Joanne Pillsbury,Courtney A. Stewart,Beth Carver Wees
Publisher : Metropolitan Museum of Art
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2018-11-02
Category : Design
ISBN : 9781588396501

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Jewelry by Melanie Holcomb,Kim Benzel,James A. Doyle,Moira Gallagher,John Guy,Navina Najat Haidar,Hannah Korn,Soyoung Lee,Maia Nuku,Diana Craig Patch,Joanne Pillsbury,Courtney A. Stewart,Beth Carver Wees Pdf

p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 14.0px Verdana} As an art form, jewelry is defined primarily through its connection to and interaction with the body—extending it, amplifying it, accentuating it, distorting it, concealing it, or transforming it. Addressing six different modes of the body—Adorned, Divine, Regal, Transcendent, Alluring, and Resplendent—this artfully designed catalogue illustrates how these various definitions of the body give meaning to the jewelry that adorns and enhances it. Essays on topics spanning a wide range of times and cultures establish how jewelry was used as a symbol of power, status, and identity, from earflares of warrior heroes in Pre-Colombian Peru to bowknot earrings designed by Yves Saint-Laurent. These most intimate works of art provide insight into the wearers, but also into the cultures that produced them. More than 200 jewels and ornaments, alongside paintings and sculptures of bejeweled bodies, demonstrate the social, political, and aesthetic role of jewelry from ancient times to the present. Gorgeous new illustrations of Bronze Age spirals, Egyptian broad collars, Hellenistic gold armbands, Japanese courtesan hair adornments, jewels from Mughal India, and many, many more explore the various facets of jewelry and its relationship to the human body over 5,000 years of world history.

Author : Penny Proddow,Debra Healy,Marion Fasel
Publisher : ABRAMS
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Costume jewelry
ISBN : 0810981459

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Hollywood Jewels by Penny Proddow,Debra Healy,Marion Fasel Pdf

The story of Hollywood jewellery and the film stars who wore it - both on-screen and off - with film stills, star portraits, advertisements, and colour photographs of the jewels themselves.

Author : Oppi Untracht
Publisher : Doubleday
Page : 864 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2011-01-26
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780307784117

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Jewelry Concepts & Technology by Oppi Untracht Pdf

The definitive reference for jewelry makers of all levels of ability--a complete, profusely illustrated guide to design, materials, and techniques, as well as a fascinating exploration of jewelry-making throughout history.

Author : Susanne Gänsicke,Yvonne J. Markowitz
Publisher : Getty Publications
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2019-06-25
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781606065990

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Looking at Jewelry by Susanne Gänsicke,Yvonne J. Markowitz Pdf

What is a cabochon? What are the various types of gilding? What is vermeil? This accessible book—the first of its kind—offers concise explanations of key jewelry terms. The fascination with personal adornment is universal. It is a preoccupation that is primal, instinctive, and uniquely human. Jewelry encompasses a seemingly endless number of ornaments produced across time and in all cultures. The range of materials and techniques used in its construction is extraordinary, even revolutionary, with new substances and methods of fabrication added with every generation. In any given society, master artisans have devoted their time, energy, and talent to the fine art of jewelry making, creating some of the most spectacular objects known to humankind. This volume, geared toward jewelry makers, scholars, scientists, students, and fashionistas alike, begins with a lively introduction that offers a cultural history of jewelry and its production. The main text provides information on the most common, iconic, and culturally significant forms of jewelry and also covers materials, techniques, and manufacturing processes. Containing more than eighty color illustrations, this guide will be invaluable to all those wishing to increase their understanding and enjoyment of the art of jewelry.

Author : Clare Phillips
Publisher : Victoria & Albert Museum
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2008-05-01
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 1851775358

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Jewels and Jewellery by Clare Phillips Pdf

Drawing on the popular jewellery collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum, 'Jewels & Jewellery' explores every aspect of this fascinating subject within a broad historical framework. Famous pieces are highlighted in special features.