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Jewellery of Tibet and the Himalayas

Door John Clarke

Categorie
Sieraden & Kralen
Boeknummer
#337618-WC9
Titel
Jewellery of Tibet and the Himalayas
Auteur
Clarke, John
Boektype
Gebonden hardcover met stofomslag
Uitgeverij
London : Victoria & Albert Museum
Jaar van uitgave
2008
ISBN10
1851774238
ISBN13
9781851774234
Taal
Engels
Beschrijving
Original black boards, silver lettered spine, dust jacket, numerous (full page) colour and b/w photographs, 4to.
Samenvatting
John Clarke has travelled widely in the area and his fascinating text discusses the connection of jewellery to religion and folk beliefs and its rich and many-layered symbolism. Drawing together historical texts and the oral traditions of living craftsmen, he gives a picture of how goldsmiths and jewellers operated in the past and today, and how jewellery was worn then and now. The vibrant combination of gold and silver with turquoise, coral, amber and pearls has an extraordinary visual impact and is valued as much for its religious and talismanic associations as for adornment. This beautifully illustrated book contains newly commissioned photography and draws on the finest examples from the V&A and other British collections, both public and private. It brings into the spotlight one of... (Lees verder) the richest decorative traditions of the world, and one increasingly appreciated and emulated in the west. Its attractive, accessible format will ensure its appeal to a wide range of markets, from fashion and travel to collecting and design.
Pagina's
128
Conditie
Goed — Foxed on top.
Prijs
€ 30,00

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