On jewellery : a compendium of international contemporary art jewellery / Liesbeth den Besten.

Title: 
On jewellery : a compendium of international contemporary art jewellery / Liesbeth den Besten.

Notice of Upcoming Content and Access Change

The Museum is working on the future of our online collections access. A new version will be available later in 2023. During this transition period, the current version of the Collections Browser may have reduced functionality and data may be not be updated. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. For any questions or concerns, please contact us.

Author/Artist: 
Besten, Liesbeth den.
Publisher: 
Stuttgart : Arnoldsche, c2011.
Description: 
239 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 26 cm.
Format of Material: 
Books
Subjects: 
Jewelry.
Decoration and ornament.
Bib ID: 
129792
Find this in the library
Location: 
Stacks
Call Number: 
NK7310.5.B478 2011z
View Full Record

More Info

Notes: 
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This text explores different themes, such as conceptual jewellery, jewellery and photography, borderline jewellery and the language of jewellery. It covers the period from the late 1960s until the present day with examples chosen from all around the world.
Purchase; Amazon; 2012; 1000120310
Includes some glass jewelry.
Contents: 
The meaning of jewellery --
A short history of jewellery and photography --
Beyond the showcase --
Reading jewellery --
On the fringe --
The body --
Jewellery and ornament --
Jewellery and tradition --
Collecting jewellery --
Museums --
Galleries --
Websites.
ISBN: 
9783897903494 (hbk) : £25.00
3897903490 (hbk) : £25.00