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Arnoldsche Jewellery in Context: A Multidisciplinary Framework for the Study of Jewellery
Jewellery in Context is the doctoral dissertation, edited by Theo Smeets in its first English translation, by the Dutch art historian and design critic Marjan Unger (1946-2018). In this work she initially endeavours to formulate a general definition of jewellery. Yet above all she also analyses to what extent jewellery is associated, across the globe, with different, sometimes contrary issues: all human fears, but also desires, have, in a sense, materialised as objects of adornment, she postulates. This comprehensive approach aimed not least at developing a solid theoretical framework to aid the study of jewellery. Thus the text can already be seen as an outright standard reference work, indispensable for all students of jewellery. However, experts, too, will discover new perspectives on the phenomenon of jewellery. Contents: Foreword - Theorems; 1. Introduction; 2. Definitions and classifications; 3. Art history as foundation for the study of jewellery; 4. Man as measure; 5. Angles from other disciplines; 6. Symbolism in jewellery; 7. Evaluation; 8. Conclusion.
£17.70
Arnoldsche David Bielander: Twenty Years. 2016-1996
The Swiss artist David Bielander (b.1968) is one of the most significant proponents of contemporary art jewellery in the world. With him, nothing is what it seems: corrugated cardboard is actually silver or gold, Wiener sausages are a chair in a coffee house, shapely lips are made of rubber...This ambiguity distinguishes his work as much as his exceptional knowledge of materials and artisanal skill. Created with the support of Pro Helvetia, Schweizer Kulturstiftung, David Bielander offers the first, comprehensive review of this multi-award-winning artist, who with his conceptual reflection and power of imagination creates works full of wit and sensuality. With essays by: Gijs Bakker, Maria Cristina Bergesio, Rutger Emmelkamp, Karl Fritsch, Toni Greenbaum, Florian Hufnagl, Bernhard Schobinger, Marjan Unger, Jorunn Veiteberg et al. David Bielander is represented in numerous museums worldwide. His art is on permanent loan at the Danner Foundation, Munich (DE), and can also be found at Die Neue Sammlung - The Design Museum, Schmuckmuseum Pforzheim (DE), Bundesamt fur Kultur Schweiz at mudac, Lausanne (CH), CODA Museum, Apeldoorn (NL), the National Gallery of Australia, Canberra (AU), Musee des Arts decoratifs, Paris (FR), FNAC, Paris (FR), Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art (UK), Hiko Mizuno College of Jewelry, Tokyo (JP), Dallas Museum of Art, Rose-Asenbaum Collection (US), Los Angeles County Museum of Art (US), and The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (US).
£35.10
Arnoldsche Ute Eitzenhofer: Schmuck Jewellery
Jewelry designed by Ute Eitzenhofer is intrinsically complex and contradictory. Her designs range from playful, sensual, reassuring, to dark, angry, provocative and brutal. Intrinsic beauty and its value to society is a recurring theme of her work. The jewelry she creates is autonomous, it makes a statement; created not for an abstract display case, these are strong artifacts that become complete, that find some meaning, only when worn on the body. The narrative Eitzenhofer strives for is one of social criticism, her designs are perceived as opulent yet reflect a certain image or concept inherent in the modern world. She has consistently challenged and explored the themes of freedom, time, sensuality and worth in her work. This volume is a collection of designs that range from her earlier creative work to the last ten years; thought-provoking, imaginative and often extreme, this is jewelry as a social statement, rather than an accessory. Contents: Cornelie Holzach - A Walk; Wilhelm Lindemann- A Summon to Think for Yourself; Marjan Unger- Elegant but also Malicious. Text in English and German.
£28.80
