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Definitive book by foremost authority. Over 320 illus. Enlarged (1947) edition.
Since ancient times, fashion jewellery in Italy has been, and still
is, an important component of clothing. The history of fashion
cannot be written without mentioning its jewels. This book presents
200 Italian fashion jewels that, spanning from the era of La Dolce
Vita to the Pret a Porter of the Eighties, from '90s Minimalism to
the Neo Baroque of the new millennium, define the aesthetic mirror
of society and show the transformation of styles and customs,
ambitions and conquests of women, the evolution of shapes and
innovations of materials and new technologies. DIVA! Italian Glamor
in Fashion Jewellery tells about fashion jewellery in its creative
intersections with Italian excellence: craftsmanship, design and
fashion. It is a typically Italian story based on the ability to
combine creativity, manufacturing and industry, art and technology,
beauty and innovation. The masters of costume jewellery enter a
dialogue with the great stylists and the talents of design, three
heterogeneous visions with a single great protagonist: the Italian
fashion jewel. Text in English and Italian.
Jewellery art is a small but easily discernible voice amid the
great choir that is the art scene. It has been the impetus for
innovation and a seismograph for current discourse within the
applied arts for several decades. Now, for the first time, the
GRASSI Museum of Applied Arts is presenting its holdings of modern
jewellery, ranging from the mid-twentieth century to the present
day. Analysed and assembled, it provides insights into the
multifaceted oeuvres of around 180 jewellery artists from around
the world. The collection is broadly representative of the
international developments in jewellery art and as such it
especially grants a special view of the approaches from GDR before
the unification. Images by 11 photographers from Leipzig show just
how varied and versatile the perception of jewellery on a person
can be. Text in English and German.
If you've ever wanted to take up the creative art of pyrography,
here's the perfect place to start. Big Book of Pyrography Projects
is packed with tips, tricks and inspiration. All you need is this
big book and an inexpensive woodburning tool to start adorning
wood, paper, gourds and more with beautifully burned images and
patterns.Leading pyrography artists and authors show you how to
complete 23 of their favourite projects, from realistic portraits
and landscape scenes to stylized frames, platters, boxes, bowls and
birdhouses. Applications in both fine and decorative art are
presented in traditional designs as well as modern
innovations.Whether you're a complete beginner or an accomplished
pyrographyartist, you're bound to find exciting ideas in this book.
You'll also find helpful advice inside on choosing a woodburning
system, creating your own patterns, making practice boards, staying
safe and keeping your woodburner clean. A full-colour gallery
presents a stunning array of projects from international artists to
stir your imagination and spark your creativity.
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Shaun Leane
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Shaun Leane; Text written by Jo Hardy, Vivienne Becker, Claire Wilcox
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Celebrated world-wide for his modern romantic jewels that push the
boundaries of contemporary design, Shaun Leane has been responsible
for creating a new genre of jewellery; precious, poetic, with a
sense of eternity, yet relevant to today's world. Illustrated with
a breath-taking combination of high fashion shots and detailed
close-ups of the pieces themselves. Captured by photographers Nick
Knight, Robert Fairer and Chris Moore, along with a dedicated photo
essay of unseen backstage images recorded by Leane's close friend
Ann Ray. Shaun Leane is introduced by the jeweller himself, then
divided into three distinct parts: His heritage and training, by
Joanna Hardy; reflections on Leane's famous collaboration with
Alexander McQueen, by Claire Wilcox; and his modern classic
commercial jewellery style, by Vivienne Becker. Altogether, this
book provides a vital overview of an artist that will be of
interest to anyone who follows the contemporary jewellery and
fashion scene. This special edition is limited to just 250 copies.
Enclosed in a slipcase, the book is accompanied by a print by
photographer Rob Busling, signed by Shaun Leane.
Since 1965, the Association for Goldsmiths' Art and the German
Goldsmiths' House Hanau have been organising the Silver Triennial
International to promote contemporary silversmithing. The 20th
competition demonstrates the variety of works at a high level: 121
silversmiths from 21 countries submitted hollow- and flatware or
free-formed works. The focus is not only on technical and artistic
aspects; a large number of the entries also have a socio-critical
and contemporary historical background. An expert jury was again
assembled this year: Dirk Allgaier, head of Arnoldsche Art
Publishers, Stuttgart; Dr. Claudia Banz, curator for design at the
Kunstgewerbemuseum Berlin; and JaKyung Shin, silversmith and
assistant professor at Seoul National University, Korea, selected
67 impressive silver works. Text in English and German.
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Art Deco
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Franziska Bolz
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The Art Deco style, named after the International Exhibition of
Decorative Arts, reached its peak in the 1920s. A new artistic
language driven by a formidable vital impulse born of recent peace,
left its mark on urban and domestic architecture, but also on all
forms of design: furniture, mural painting, glassware, ceramics.
This book offers a magnificently illustrated panorama of this
ornamental aesthetic, which blend into the world's artistic
landscape with materials as luxurious as lacquer, ivory or
stingray.
The power of Christmas derives from the appeal of its repeated
rituals, the presumed antiquity of its traditions, and its ability
to adapt to changing cultural conditions. Christmas cards seemed
inevitable and ubiquitous, but in recent years the genre has been
visibly in decline. It is now evident that the Christmas card was a
culturally specific artifact, a distinctive way in which a
fundamental human gesture could be expressed within a commercial,
materialistic, and rapidly changing society. This stylish book
explores the imagery, graphic forms, subject matter, and
significance of Christmas cards in their chronological timeframe to
reveal an important area of American material culture. There is
much to surprise and delight. Distributed for the Bard Graduate
Center Exhibition Schedule: Bard Graduate Center
(09/28/11-12/30/11)
The glorious Manifattura Lenci of Turin is the protagonist of this
volume, which presents one hundred and fifty works belonging to the
Ferrero Collection. Small plastics and decorative sculptures have
made the fortune of this historical manufacture, first active in
the field of cloths and dolls, for 'toys in general, furniture,
furnishings and children's clothing', and subsequently, since 1927,
in the ceramic sector. The Lenci production was inspired by the
fashion magazines of its time, between customs and bon ton,
reflecting the taste of an era and a society, which had identified
in its products the bourgeois status symbol. Lenci was
characterised over the years by the creative contribution of
important artists such as Sandro Vacchetti, Elena Konig Scavini,
Marcello Dudovich, Gigi Chessa, Mario Sturani, and Abele Jacopi,
who made the ceramic production unique and inimitable. In 1934
Sandro Vacchetti, former artistic director of Lenci manufactory,
founded the successful Essevi ceramics, which follows in the
footsteps of Lenci and constitutes a continuation of their style.
An authoritative and insightful study, surveying the life and work
of "the greatest of the English artist-craftsmen" This study of the
renowned designer-maker Ernest Gimson (1864-1919) combines
biography with analysis of his work as an architect and designer of
furniture, metalwork, plaster decoration, embroidery, and more. It
also examines Gimson's significance within the Arts and Crafts
Movement, tracing the full arc of his creative career, ideas, and
legacy. Gimson worked in London in the 1880s, joining the circle
around William Morris at the Art Workers' Guild and the Society for
the Protection of Ancient Buildings. He later moved to the
Cotswolds, where he opened workshops and established a reputation
for distinctive style and superb quality. Gimson's work influences
designers today and speaks directly to ongoing debates about the
role of craft in the modern world; this book will be the standard
reference for years to come.
In this inventive interpretation of the popular colouring book
concept, Islamic design expert Eric Broug helps readers to create
their own patterns, based on compositions from across the Islamic
world. The book opens up the world of intricate Islamic patterns,
allowing artists, designers and doodlers alike to learn about these
works of art as they produce their own. With 48 Islamic geometric
compositions from around the world to choose from, artists at all
skill levels will relish the myriad opportunities to replicate
these intricate patterns or create their own. The workbook's clever
design invites the pattern-maker to consider a composition in the
book, take a corresponding loose leaf from the back of the book and
figure out which sections of lines to trace to make the
composition. Readers will have the unique satisfaction of making
patterns appear where previously none were visible. Compositions -
including a mix of more familiar geometric compositions and those
that have scarcely been documented - are categorized by region and
have various levels of complexity, making it possible for beginners
to get started and artists or designers to develop their skills.
Trimmings are often overlooked as mere details of a furnished
interior but in the past they were seen as vital and costly
elements in the decoration of a room. They were used not only on
curtains and beds but also on wall hangings, upholstered seat
furniture and cushions, providing a visual feast for the eye with
their colour and intricate detail. Sometimes more expensive than
the rich fabrics they enhanced, trimmings are often the only
surviving evidence of a lost decorative scheme, reapplied to
replacement textiles or found as fragments in the attic. This book,
the first of its kind, traces their history in Britain and Ireland
from 1320 to 1970, examining the design and usage of tassels,
fringe, braid (woven lace), gimp and cord and their dependence on
French fashion. Lavishly illustrated with new photography, the
substantial text links surviving items in historic houses and
museums to written evidence, paintings, drawings and other primary
sources to provide a firm framework for dating pieces of
less-certain provenance. The importance of the 'laceman', the maker
of these trimmings, is also examined within an economic and social
context, together with the relationship to the upholsterer and
interior decorator in the creation of a fashionable room.
Muthanna, also known as mirror writing, is a compelling style of
Islamic calligraphy composed of a source text and its mirror image
placed symmetrically on a horizontal or vertical axis. This style
elaborates on various scripts such as Kufic, naskh, and muhaqqaq
through compositional arrangements, including doubling,
superimposing, and stacking. Muthanna is found in diverse media,
ranging from architecture, textiles, and tiles to paper, metalwork,
and woodwork. Yet despite its centuries-old history and popularity
in countries from Iran to Spain, scholarship on the form has
remained limited and flawed. Muthanna / Mirror Writing in Islamic
Calligraphy provides a comprehensive study of the text and its
forms, beginning with an explanation of the visual principles and
techniques used in its creation. Author Esra Akin-Kivanc explores
muthanna's relationship to similar forms of writing in Judaic and
Christian contexts, as well as the specifically Islamic contexts
within which symmetrically mirrored compositions reached full
fruition, were assigned new meanings, and transformed into more
complex visual forms. Throughout, Akin-Kivanc imaginatively plays
on the implicit relationship between subject and object in muthanna
by examining the point of view of the artist, the viewer, and the
work of art. In doing so, this study elaborates on the vital links
between outward form and inner meaning in Islamic calligraphy.
Discover the sophisticated beauty of calligraphy from around the
world with this comprehensive, one-of-a-kind resource. This
groundbreaking international tour of calligraphy now features a
sumptuous new foil-stamped cover. Showcasing the work of a roster
of international artists, it features more than 60 scripts drawn by
experts from America and Armenia to Syria and Tibet. Reflecting the
diversity of contemporary calligraphy, it includes lessons and
exercises for learning to write 28 alphabets, including Arabic,
Chinese, Hebrew, Japanese, Roman, and more. This unique volume
offers an exploration of each script's history, while beautiful
step-by-step instructions and examples will inspire and guide
calligraphy enthusiasts and experts alike.
The Italian goldsmith of the "Paduan School" Giampaolo Babetto is
famous for his jewellery - geometrically distinct shapes arranged
into refined entities of extraordinary perfection and beauty.
However, the artist's wide-ranging spectrum also includes furniture
design, silverwork, sculptures, liturgical utensils, and
architecture; even his design drawings possess an autonomous
character and artistic value. In addition to Christian iconography,
his sources of inspiration include the fresco cycles of Renaissance
artist Jacopo da Pontormo but also echo Minimalism, Neoplasticism,
Neoconstructivism, and "arte programmata/cinetica." The Entity of
Being presents the first overarching survey of the virtuoso
Babetto. The comprehensive catalogue section is complemented by
four contributions that provide exciting insights into the work of
this universal artist. Text in English, German and Italian.
Why spend hundreds of dollars stocking up on expensive manufactured
clasps, jump rings, ear wires, bails, and much more when you can
get exactly what you need for a fraction of the cost? With
Handcrafted Wire Findings you can learn how to make all of these
things and more with your choice of materials. From sterling
silver, fine silver, and German silver to copper, brass, and
artistic wire you can use whatever material fits your budget to
make just the custom components you want. Who wouldn't want to have
fun making jewelry AND save money at the same time? Included are
over 30 projects for making many different and useful custom wire
findings. Starting off for fundamental skills for beginners then
progressing for more ambitious and sophisticated designs,
Handcrafted Wire Findings offers great projects for crafters and
jewelry makers of all skill levels. A variety of techniques are
also highlighted, including basic wirework, texturizing, silver
fusing, adding patina, and traditional finishes. With all of these
possibilities, there is no limit to what you can create with your
own money-saving hand-made jewelry components.
Italic and copperplate are easily the most popular styles among
today's calligraphers. Well-illustrated, step-by-step instructions
by an expert calligrapher explain every detail of mastering the two
hands, from the basics of posture and practice to tips on texture,
colour and commercial calligraphy.
The Art of Letter Carving in Wood is a thorough guide to this
beautiful craft. Based on the v-cut method, it explains how to
carve letters in a range of sizes, styles and different kinds of
wood. The book progresses from the basic to the difficult, and from
simply designing and carving letters to using them in a wide range
of situations, from the purely practical and informative to the
expressive and interpretative. Written by one of the UK's leading
and most respected lettering artists, this book not only covers the
process of letter carving in wood but also does much more by
explaining how to convey a message effectively. It looks at every
aspect of designing the piece - be that using italics, spacing the
letters, using letters, using the grain or adding colour. With over
500 illustrations, it is the definitive text for all letter carvers
in wood.
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