Looking At Jewelry Looking At Series A Guide To Terms Styles And Techniques

Author : Susanne Gänsicke
Publisher : Getty Publications
ISBN 13 : 1606065998
Total Pages : 134 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Looking at Jewelry written by Susanne Gänsicke and published by Getty Publications. This book was released on 2019-06-25 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Janet Burnett Grossman
Publisher : Getty Publications
ISBN 13 : 9780892367085
Total Pages : 140 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Looking at Greek and Roman Sculpture in Stone written by Janet Burnett Grossman and published by Getty Publications. This book was released on 2003 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is a an anthemion? What is giallo antico marble? Who was Praxiteles? This richly illustrated book -- in the popular Looking At series -- presents definitions and descriptions of these and many other terms relating to Greek and Roman sculpture encountered in museum exhibitions and publications on ancient stone sculpture. This is an indispensable guide to anyone looking for greater understanding of ancient sculpture and heightened enjoyment of the objects. Book jacket.

Author : Maren Eichhorn-Johannsen
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 3791379127
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 25,000 Years of Jewelry written by Maren Eichhorn-Johannsen and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2021-10-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Susanne Gänsicke
Publisher : Getty Publications
ISBN 13 : 1606066102
Total Pages : 134 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Looking at Jewelry written by Susanne Gänsicke and published by Getty Publications. This book was released on 2019-06-25 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Kathie Murphy
Publisher : A&C Black
ISBN 13 : 0713687290
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Non-Precious Jewellery written by Kathie Murphy and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2009-05-08 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using a step-by-step approach, this book is an easy and accessible, but thorough, introduction to jewellery maiking with non-precious materials.

Author : Catherine Hess
Publisher : Getty Publications
ISBN 13 : 9780892367504
Total Pages : 110 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Looking at Glass written by Catherine Hess and published by Getty Publications. This book was released on 2005 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This newest publication in the popular Looking At series deals with glass terminology. The often arcane technical terms relating to the production and decoration of glass, as well as names of special shapes of glass beakers, are defined in succinct language. Ranging from ancient Roman moldmade glass to modern pressed glass, this glossary is a handy guide for museum-goers and anyone interested in the art of glassmaking. Illustrated with samples of Roman, Renaissance, Victorian, and modern glass, as well as engravings showing glassmakers at work, the book is both a visual delight and an informative small reference work. Objects shown are from the collections of the J. Paul Getty Museum; the Corning Museum of Glass in Corning, New York; and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. A short bibliography rounds out the volume.

Author : Diana Sanders Cinamon
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780764346491
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Estate Jewelry written by Diana Sanders Cinamon and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A thorough reference to antique and period jewelry created over a 200-year period in Canada, Europe, the United Kingdom, and the United States. From the Georgian to Modern periods, the fascinating story of jewelry evolving with women's fashions is told. Great designers' findings, fittings, and maker's marks are fully explained.

Author : Harold Newman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789994971671
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book An Illustrated Dictionary of Jewelry written by Harold Newman and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Marty Stevens-Heebner
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9781600590702
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Beading Vintage-style Jewelry written by Marty Stevens-Heebner and published by Sterling Publishing Company. This book was released on 2007 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vintage style is now--and with its rich colors and classic designs, timeless romanticism and old-world elegance, it’s the look that every jewelry maker and wearer craves. These 50 eye-catching and wide-ranging beaded projects show exactly why, from dangling cloisonn� beads on a rich, velvet ribbon choker to glittering blue and green crystals paired with silver filigree in a stunning necklace-and-earring combo. Even those who have never strung a bead or looped a wire before can make these in no time, thanks to the authors’ easy-to-follow guidance and clever ideas for giving old pieces a chic makeover. Helpful tips, variations, and historical tidbits are scattered throughout, providing additional insight.

Author : Andrew J. Clark
Publisher : Getty Publications
ISBN 13 : 0892365994
Total Pages : 170 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Understanding Greek Vases written by Andrew J. Clark and published by Getty Publications. This book was released on 2002 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an indispensable guide to anyone wishing to obtain greater understanding of Greek ceramics and heightened enjoyment of them."--BOOK JACKET.