10.000 YEARS OF LUXURY.

Co-edition with Louvre Abu Dhabi and Musée des Arts Décoratifs.00What is, and what was luxury? This publication celebrates a world history of the lavish and the luxurious, through 350 extraordinary objects - fashion, jewellery, art, furniture, design and more.0Discover how different cultures have de...

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Format: Book
Language:English
Published: AMSTERDAM : KAPH BOOKS, 2019.
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Summary:Co-edition with Louvre Abu Dhabi and Musée des Arts Décoratifs.00What is, and what was luxury? This publication celebrates a world history of the lavish and the luxurious, through 350 extraordinary objects - fashion, jewellery, art, furniture, design and more.0Discover how different cultures have defined luxury and the impact of such excess on the evolution of society, as a way to undermine or underline the status quo. Consider the prominent role of women in defining luxury and with it, the ebb and flow between excess and moderation.00Exhibition: Louvre Abu Dhabi, UAE (30.10.2019-18.02.2020).
ISBN:9786148035364
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