Looking at Jewelry

Released on by Susanne Gänsicke
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  • Looking at Jewelry Book Detail

  • Author : Susanne Gänsicke
  • Release Date : 2019-06-25
  • Publisher : Getty Publications
  • Genre : Antiques & Collectibles
  • Pages : 134
  • ISBN 13 : 1606065998
  • File Size : 11,11 MB
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Looking at Jewelry by Susanne Gänsicke PDF Summary

Book Description: 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.

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