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A World of Necklaces: Africa, Asia, Oceania, America - from the Ghysels Collection

Categorie	Edelstenen & Juwelen
Boeknummer	#297254
Titel	A World of Necklaces: Africa, Asia, Oceania, America - from the Ghysels Collection
Auteur	Leurquin, Anne & Mauro Magliani (photographs)
Boektype	Gebonden hardcover met stofomslag
Uitgeverij	Milano : Skira Editore S.p.A.
Jaar van uitgave	2003
ISBN10	8884915503
ISBN13	9788884915504
Taal	Engels
Beschrijving	Original boards, dust jacket, a lot of (full page) colour illustrations, 4to.
Samenvatting	World of Necklaces-the fourth book in a series that also features rings, bracelets and earrings-demonstrates the importance and variety of the remarkable Ghysels collection of ethnic jewelry. The forms, colors and materials of these necklaces are astonishing, while the modernity of some pieces in the collection has not escaped the notice of contemporary jewelry designers. It is rare for jewelry to have a solely aesthetic purpose, for above all it is anchored in the social, religious and political contexts that lend it meaning. Throughout this book, the author sets out to untangle the intricacies of the way necklaces are used and what they signify. She describes the materials and draws attention to the originality of the craftsmen, who have contributed to the enrichment of a cultural he... (Lees verder)ritage that has long been under threat and which this collection is helping to preserve. The book includes over 300 superb photographs, a glossary, an index, maps and a general bibliography.
Pagina's	464
Conditie	Goed
Prijs	€ 200,00

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