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Ettagale Blauer

    African Elegance
    Contemporary American Jewelry Design
    Afrika
    • Contemporary goldsmithing emerged as a significant artistic movement in the 1980s, highlighting a shift from traditional jewelry-making to a more expressive art form. This book explores the diverse group of artists who prioritize personal vision over mass production, likening their creations to fine champagne rather than soda. It delves into their unique approaches to craftsmanship, the interplay between business and creativity, and how they navigate the challenges of their profession. Each artist's journey reflects a commitment to a meaningful and artistic life.

      Contemporary American Jewelry Design2013
    • African Elegance

      • 176 Seiten
      • 7 Lesestunden

      A lavishly illustrated volume exploring Africa's rich traditions of crafts and decorative arts. Concentrating on Africa south of the Sahara, this highlights the jewelry, beadwork, textiles, masks, leatherwork, stone carving and metalwork of a wide variety of cultures. It is a superb photographic record of Africa's material cultures, and is well researched with accessible text

      African Elegance1999
    • Afrika

      • 176 Seiten
      • 7 Lesestunden
      Afrika1999