Jewellery in Context
A Multidisciplinary Framework for the Study of Jewellery
- One of the most enlightening texts by the renowned art historian and design theorist
- A fantastic introduction for those who have always wanted to engage with jewellery on a theoretical level
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.
- Publisher
- Arnoldsche Art Publishers
- ISBN
- 9783897905795
- Published
- 18th Nov 2019
- Binding
- Paperback / softback
- Territory
- UK, US, Eastern Europe, France, Benelux, Japan, South Korea, Africa, South America & Ireland exclusive. South Africa, N&M East, China non-exclusive
- Size
- 175 mm x 110 mm
- Pages
- 232 Pages
- Illustrations
- 1 b&w
Distributed by ACC Art Books
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