Creating Beauty: Jewelry and Enamels of the American Arts &

Creating Beauty: Jewelry and Enamels of the American Arts & Crafts Movement

More than 530 beautifully photographed examples of jewelry and art-enamel work glow from the pages of this first comprehensive study of the work and aesthetic vision of the American Arts & Crafts movement. The lives and art of the era's top craftsmenâ€”84 jewelers, enamelists, and metalsmithsâ€”are explained with careful consideration to the contexts and influences that shaped them. The belief that beauty should be part of everyday lifeÂ was paramount in the design reform movements of the early 20th century. Dozens of creators are featured here, including Josephine Hartwell Shaw, Frank Gardner Hale,Â Robert Riddle Jarvie, the Kalo Shop, Louis Comfort Tiffany, and the Roycroft. Although jewelry and enamelwork pieces received appreciative critical acclaim in that period, during today's revival of interest in the US Arts & Crafts movement, they have attracted scant attention from art historians. This collection fills that void and is a valuable resource for collectors and historians.
Country USA
Brand SCHIFFER PUBLISHING LTD
Manufacturer Schiffer
Binding Hardcover
ReleaseDate 2019-02-28
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780764357466

Creating Beauty: Jewelry and Enamels of the American Arts & Crafts Movement