Coveted: art and innovation in high jewelry

• Date de parution : 15/10/2020
• Editeur : Phaidon Press
• EAN : 9781838661496
• Série : (-)
• Support : Papier

• Nombre de pages : 208
• Collection : (-)
• Genre : Anglais
• Thème : Art en langue anglaise
• Prix littéraire(s) : (-)

The first comprehensive book on jewelry as an art form showcases a collection of today's most exclusive jewelers.

When does jewelry transcend the category of fashion accessory to become art? Coveted provides a vital survey of the fi eld, profi ling more than 70 of the most prominent designers... Voir plus

The first comprehensive book on jewelry as an art form showcases a collection of today's most exclusive jewelers.

When does jewelry transcend the category of fashion accessory to become art? Coveted provides a vital survey of the fi eld, profi ling more than 70 of the most prominent designers working across the globe today. In thematic chapters featuring exceptional pieces from each artist's extraordinary oeuvre, the book explores their conceptual approach, provenance of materials, quality of design, composition, and workmanship, revealing what makes these creations not only coveted objects of exceptional value but also works of art.