Twentieth-century jewelry
By: Barbara Cartlidge.
Publisher: H.N. Abrams
Published: 1985
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 238
Subjects: Jewelry -- History -- 20th century
Description: "... the art and history of jewelry from the turn-of-the-century Art Nouveau to the International Style of the Eighties. Cartlidge has selected premier examples of jewelry created by over 200 artists and artisans, from Lalique and Fouquet to de Patta and Fisch, to best reflect the customs, sociopolitical structure, and traditions of several generations. Included are detailed descriptions of each of the pieces, along with their aesthetic and historical significance. The volume concludes with a brief section of artists' biographies."-- LJ.
Notes: Bibliography: p. 231.
Includes index.