European & American Jewellery, 1830-1914
Author : Charlotte Gere
Publisher : Heinemann
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 35,75 MB
Release : 1975
Category : Art
ISBN :
American & European Jewelry, 1830-1914
Author : Charlotte Gere
Publisher :
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 28,40 MB
Release : 1975
Category : Design
ISBN :
Book Description
The Oxford Encyclopedia of Economic History
Author : Joel Mokyr
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 2812 pages
File Size : 30,28 MB
Release : 2003-10-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0190282991
Book Description
What were the economic roots of modern industrialism? Were labor unions ever effective in raising workers' living standards? Did high levels of taxation in the past normally lead to economic decline? These and similar questions profoundly inform a wide range of intertwined social issues whose complexity, scope, and depth become fully evident in the Encyclopedia. Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the field, the Encyclopedia is divided not only by chronological and geographic boundaries, but also by related subfields such as agricultural history, demographic history, business history, and the histories of technology, migration, and transportation. The articles, all written and signed by international contributors, include scholars from Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Covering economic history in all areas of the world and segments of ecnomies from prehistoric times to the present, The Oxford Encyclopedia of Economic History is the ideal resource for students, economists, and general readers, offering a unique glimpse into this integral part of world history.
Encyclopedia of American Art Before 1914
Author : Jane Turner
Publisher :
Page : 832 pages
File Size : 37,31 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Art
ISBN :
Book Description
This alphabetically arranged volume covers all the major artistic developments in the USA from the Colonial period until 1914, with the start of World War I.
The Grove Encyclopedia of Decorative Arts
Author : Gordon Campbell
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 1277 pages
File Size : 14,54 MB
Release : 2006-11-09
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0195189485
Book Description
The Grove Encyclopedia of Decorative Arts covers thousands of years of decorative arts production throughout western and non-western culture. With over 1,000 entries, as well as hundreds drawn from the 34-volume Dictionary of Art, this topical collection is a valuable resource for those interested in the history, practice, and mechanics of the decorative arts. Accompanied by almost 100 color and more than 500 black and white illustrations, the 1,290 pages of this title include hundreds of entries on artists and craftsmen, the qualities and historic uses of materials, as well as concise definitions on art forms and style. Explore the works of Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, and the Wiener Wekstatte, or delve into the history of Navajo blankets and wing chairs in thousands of entries on artists, craftsmen, designers, workshops, and decorative art forms.
Gold
Author : Susan La Niece
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 26,67 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9780674035904
Book Description
"Highly prized for its brilliance, colour and value, the special qualities of gold make it suitable for many purposes: not only does it resist corrosion and reflect light, but gold can be beaten into a leaf so thin is is translucent, and a single gram can be drawn to make a fine wire kilometers long. Filled with beautiful illustrations of golden objects from the rich collection of the British Museum, this book will appeal to all those who have ever worn, admired or coveted gold." --Book Jacket.
As Seen in Vogue
Author : Daniel Delis Hill
Publisher : Texas Tech University Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 10,94 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780896726161
Book Description
Documents the history of "Vogue" magazine over the course of the twentieth century, and features more than six hundred advertising images that provide insights into the evolution in American fashion, society, and culture since the magazine's debut in 1893.
Encyclopedia of Interior Design
Author : Joanna Banham
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 1469 pages
File Size : 32,44 MB
Release : 1997-05
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1136787585
Book Description
First published in 1997. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Jewelry Concepts & Technology
Author : Oppi Untracht
Publisher : Doubleday
Page : 2225 pages
File Size : 10,90 MB
Release : 2011-01-26
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 0307784118
Book Description
The definitive reference for jewelry makers of all levels of ability--a complete, profusely illustrated guide to design, materials, and techniques, as well as a fascinating exploration of jewelry-making throughout history.
Castellani and Italian Archaeological Jewelry
Author : Susan Weber Soros
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 32,28 MB
Release : 2004-01-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 0300104618
Book Description
During the nineteenth century in Rome, three generations of the Castellani family created what they called “Italian archaeological jewelry,” which was inspired by the precious Etruscan, Roman, Greek, and Byzantine antiquities being excavated at the time. The Castellani jewelry consisted of finely wrought gold that was often combined with delicate and colorful mosaics, carved gemstones, or enamel. This magnificent book is the first to display and discuss the jewelry and the family behind it. International scholars discuss the life and work of the Castellani, revealing the wide-ranging aspects of the family’s artistic and cultural activities. They describe the making and marketing of the jewelry, the survey collection of all periods of Italian jewelry on display in the Castellani’s palatial store, and the Castellani’s activities in the trade of antiquities, as they sponsored excavations, and restored, dealt, and exhibited antiques. They also recount the family’s involvement in the cultural and political life of their city and country.
