Gioiello italiano contemporaneo
Alba Cappellieri
Skira
If the idea of jewellery brings to mind an object made of precious metals and gems, today that idea doesn't necessarily apply: the term has lost its exclusive aura and the line separating jewellery from accessories is increasingly blurred. The work of the contemporary goldsmith is founded on the concept that precious materials are no longer sufficient to sanctify the value of an object and render obvious the distinction between what and what is not jewellery. This book sheds light on a wide range of jewellery and design masters, young creators and international companies, highlighting the craftsmanship of Italian jewellery. The aim is to show how classical knowledge can be expressed through the lens of a contemporary aesthetic. An illuminated voyage among techniques and materials, art and design, past and future.
160 pages
2007
Italian
Alba Cappellieri
Skira
If the idea of jewellery brings to mind an object made of precious metals and gems, today that idea doesn't necessarily apply: the term has lost its exclusive aura and the line separating jewellery from accessories is increasingly blurred. The work of the contemporary goldsmith is founded on the concept that precious materials are no longer sufficient to sanctify the value of an object and render obvious the distinction between what and what is not jewellery. This book sheds light on a wide range of jewellery and design masters, young creators and international companies, highlighting the craftsmanship of Italian jewellery. The aim is to show how classical knowledge can be expressed through the lens of a contemporary aesthetic. An illuminated voyage among techniques and materials, art and design, past and future.
160 pages
2007
Italian
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