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Messengers of Modernism: American Studio Jewelry 1940-1960

Martin Eidelberg

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In this beautifully designed and lavishly illustrated book, Toni Greenbaum analyzes the output of American modernist jewelers, many of whom, such as Alexander Calder and Harry Bertoia, began as sculptors or painters. In their metal-working skills many of these artists were self-taught and evolved new techniques. This jewelry rejected expensive precious stones in favor of cheaper, irregular gems, and even glass, pebbles and shards of pottery. The influence of Surrealism, Cubism, Constructivism, and Abstract Expressionism led these artists to explore representations of space and individual perception in ways which challenged the traditions of earlier jewelry production.

Language: English

Pages: 167

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Flammarion

Release: September 15, 1996

ISBN: 2080135937

ISBN 13: 9782080135933

Messengers of Modernism: American Studio Jewelry 1940-1960

Martin Eidelberg

5/5 ( ratings)

In this beautifully designed and lavishly illustrated book, Toni Greenbaum analyzes the output of American modernist jewelers, many of whom, such as Alexander Calder and Harry Bertoia, began as sculptors or painters. In their metal-working skills many of these artists were self-taught and evolved new techniques. This jewelry rejected expensive precious stones in favor of cheaper, irregular gems, and even glass, pebbles and shards of pottery. The influence of Surrealism, Cubism, Constructivism, and Abstract Expressionism led these artists to explore representations of space and individual perception in ways which challenged the traditions of earlier jewelry production.

Language: English

Pages: 167

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Flammarion

Release: September 15, 1996

ISBN: 2080135937

ISBN 13: 9782080135933

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