Contemporary Jewellers

Contemporary Jewellers
Author: Roberta Bernabei
Publisher: Berg Publishers
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2011-07-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781845207694

This book offers an essential reference for anyone interested in contemporary European jewellery design. Through guided conversations with the major designers of today, Roberta Bernabei reveals the creative, conceptual and technical working practices that underpin the aesthetic of each practitioner's work. In addition, the dialogues shed new light on these jewellers' inspiration and their ideas about functionality and the human body. Each interview is supported by photographs, a detailed bibliography and an appendix that locates the jewellers' work in galleries, museums as well as online. Major jewellery artists present include: Giampaolo Babetto, Gijs Bakker, Otto Künzli, Ruudt Peters, Mario Pinton and Tone Vigeland, alongside members of the emergent generation: Ted Noten, Annamaria Zanella and Christoph Zellweger. This book, which opens the door to contemporary jewellery practice, will be welcomed by all students, lecturers and practitioners.

On Jewellery

On Jewellery
Author: den Besten (E. L.)
Publisher: Arnoldsche Verlagsanstalt GmbH
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: Decoration and ornament
ISBN: 9783897903494

A reflective book about international contemporary art jewellery that aims to open up new points of view about what art jewellery is or can be.

Chain Mail Jewelry

Chain Mail Jewelry
Author: Terry Taylor
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 156
Release: 2006
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781579907235

A valuable resource to help beginners and intermediates get in on the craze. With computer-generated illustrations that show every step, it introduces all the key construction procedures, including the proper methods of winding, opening and closing the metal rings.

Contemporary Jewelry in Perspective

Contemporary Jewelry in Perspective
Author: Art Jewelry Forum (Mill Valley, Calif.)
Publisher: Lark Books (NC)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: Artist-designed Jewellery --20th Century
ISBN: 9781454702771

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.

25,000 Years of Jewelry

25,000 Years of Jewelry
Author: Maren Eichhorn-Johannsen
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2021-10-19
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 3791379127

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.

A History of Contemporary Jewellery in Australia and New Zealand

A History of Contemporary Jewellery in Australia and New Zealand
Author: Damian Skinner
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-08-31
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780824846879

A History of Contemporary Jewellery in Australia and New Zealand: Place and Adornment tells the remarkable story of how two countries, far from the jewellery centres of Europe and NorthAmerica, have managed to contribute to an international art form, transforming jewellery from an imitation of European taste into an original expression of place. In this richly illustrated book, the first comprehensive history of contemporary jewellery in Australasia, authors Damian Skinner and Kevin Murray bring together detailed analysis of objects and historical sources to show how contemporary jewellery offered a way to negotiate relationships between settler and indigenous cultures, to find beauty in humble materials, to appreciate the natural environment, and to test conventions of art, gender and identity.

Spirit of Luxury and Design

Spirit of Luxury and Design
Author: Jie Srun
Publisher: Oro Editions
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2021-10-11
Genre: Fashion design
ISBN: 9781951541767

The vast medium of jewelry and fashion artefact design continues to be a central pillar of fashion luxury goods industries and artistic practice, but there is a lack of discussions on the researches, value and roles of it. Design is an expression of values and attitudes, and a tangible form of guiding the thoughts and desires of individuals and members of society. In the contemporary society, when science, technology and craftsmanship reach a stage, whether products and services become luxurious or not, its quality, uniqueness, artistry and rarity are all achieved through design. This book represents the articles from 20 outstanding design researchers from 11 countries, including many works from international designers, who are engaging with and pushing the boundaries of the medium. It contributes to these international debates on contemporary fashion and jewelry design while providing an accessible overview and a concise reference book.

Contemporary Europe and South Asia

Contemporary Europe and South Asia
Author: B. Vivekanandan
Publisher: Concept Publishing Company
Total Pages: 278
Release: 2001
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9788170229032

Papers presented at International Conference on Europe and South Asia: 500 Years, held in May 1998 at Calicut.

Professional Goldsmithing:A Contemporary Guide to Traditional Jewelry Techniques

Professional Goldsmithing:A Contemporary Guide to Traditional Jewelry Techniques
Author: Alan Revere
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 248
Release: 1991-06-06
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN:

"The book examines a series of practical goldsmithing projects, each of which has been successfully completed by student goldsmiths using its instructions ... The creation of rings, chains, bracelets, earrings, and clasps, the use of specialized tools, as well as hand positions, movements, and technical data are described in lucid text and demonstrated with an abundance of detailed color photos"--Cover.