Decorative Arts
BEYOND FABERGE: IMPERIAL RUSSIAN JEWELRY
Written by Schimmelpenninck Van Der Oye, David
A rare look at the exquisite world of Russian treasures that lies beyond Fabergé. Imperial Russia evokes images of a vanished court's unparalleled splendor: magnificent tiaras, gem-encrusted necklaces, snuffboxes, and other diamond-studded baubles of the tsars and tsarinas. During that time, jewelry symbolized power and wealth, and no one knew this better than the Romanovs.
CHINESE CONTEMPORARY JEWELRY DESIGN
Written by Cao, Bifei
This in-depth look at the forces shaping contemporary jewelry in China includes works by 62 contemporary Chinese jewelry artists, presenting the arresting variety and energy that China offers the field.
JEWELRY
Written by Holscher, Petra
- Stunning illustrations showcase 1,700 jewelery items from the most renowned jewelers from all over the world- First publication of the Danner Stiftung's and Die Neue Sammlung - The Design Museum's collections- Includes works from Anni Albers, Onno Boekhoudt, Susan Cohn, Therese Hilbert, Melanie Isverding, Hermann Jünger, Jung-Hoo Kim, Esther Knobel, Fritz König, Otto Künzli, Kadri Mälk, Eija Mus
YEWN: CONTEMPORARY JEWELS AND THE SILK ROAD
Written by Yewn, Dickson
- A detailed study of contemporary artist and jewelry creator, Dickson Yewn, renowned as the designer worn by the likes of Michelle Obama- Focuses on Yewn's inspirations, influences and the integral place of Han Chinese culture in his work- One of the most important pioneers in bringing Han Chinese culture back into the modern and contemporary jewelry world of today- First-of-its-kind art book nar
STARDUST: THE WORK AND LIFE OF JEWELER EXTRAORDINAIRE FRÉDÉRIC ZAAVY
Written by Dubler, Dianne
- The first monograph dedicated to jeweler extraordinaire Frédéric Zaavy- Gorgeous photography of his most beautiful jewelsFrédéric Zaavy's brilliant career as a master jeweler shone like a meteor but flamed out far too soon.
ANDREW GRIMA: THE FATHER OF MODERN JEWELLERY
Written by Grant, William
- The first major monograph on Andrew Grima, arguably Britain's greatest jewelry maestro- A glittering retrospective that encompasses Andrew Grima's life, career and legacy- Detailed pictures demonstrate Grima's impeccable artistry as a modernist designer - Preface by TV celebrity and Antiques Roadshow expert, Geoffrey Munn"Since discovering the work of Andrew Grima, I have not only become a colle
WATCH BOOK - MORE THAN TIME
Written by Brunner, Gisbert L
From stopwatches and alarms, to world clocks and calendar functions, to tourbillons that counter the effects of gravity, these so-called complications have been the crowning glory of fine watchmaking for centuries.
TEXTILES OF INDIA
Written by Neumann, Heidi
This magnificently illustrated and deeply researched volume takes the reader on a journey throughout the Indian subcontinent to explore the history and traditions of its textiles. India's rich and vibrant textile tradition boasts an enormous range of techniques and extraordinary level of artistry.
CERAMICS OF IRAN: ISLAMIC POTTERY IN THE SARIKHANI COLLECTION
Written by Watson, Oliver
This in-depth catalogue presents over two hundred works of Iranian pottery, all of which have been selected from the renowned Sarikhani Collection.
BERBER MEMORIES: WOMEN AND JEWELRY IN MOROCCO
Written by Draguet, Michel
A superb collection of Moroccan Berber jewelry is showcased here alongside historical and artistic context for the beautiful objects The Berbers, also known as Amazigh, are an ethnic group indigenous to North and West Africa.