The Age of Grandeur

The definitive guide to 19th-century jewellery, from the Classical and Romantic to Art Nouveau

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Beschreibung

<b>Focusing solely on the 19th century, Age of Grandeur expands on Daniela Mascetti and David Bennett's best-selling Understanding Jewellery, bringing with it over 250 new colour photographs.</b><br><br>From the authors of <i>Understanding Jewellery</i>, considered to be one of the most important and frequently referenced books on jewelry ever produced, <b><i>Age of Grandeur</i></b> focuses solely on the 19th century, bringing with it over 250 new color photographs of jewelry from this most celebrated era.<b><i><br> </i></b>Taking the reader through the history of jewelry over the decades, we learn how and why particular styles came about and then changed. From Napoleonic classicism and Victorian sentimental and memorial jewelry, through the Romantic era and its penchant for naturalism, the Gothic style and recreation of the Renaissance and, finally, the unique designs of the Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau periods, this comprehensive study enlightens and fascinates. With stunning photographs accompanying us on our journey through the decades, creating a rich visual history that brings the text to life, this book remains the essential bible on 19th-century jewelry.

Artikeldetails

EAN

9781788841894

Sprache

Englisch

Einband / Art

Buch

Maße

274 x 254 x 30 mm

Erscheinungsjahr

2025

Verlag / Hersteller

ACC Art Books UK