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Jewelry /

Covers the history and achievements of jewelry art. Essays on each period put jewelry-making into context.

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Swarbrick, Janet
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Edison, N.J. : Chartwell Books, ©1996.
Series:Decorative arts library.
Subjects:
Jewelry > History.
Jewelry.
History.
Table of Contents:
  • The ancient world
  • The Middle Ages, 800-1500
  • Renaissance and Baroque jewels, 1500-1714
  • 18th century elegance, 1715-1836
  • Victorian & Belle Epoque, 1837-1914
  • Arts & crafts to Art Nouveau, 1875-1919
  • Art Deco, 1920-1939
  • The post war years, 1940-1959
  • Contemporary jewelers, 1960-1989.