Jewelrymaking through History

An Encyclopedia

AvRayner W. Hesse Jr.

Inbunden, Engelska, 2007

Del i serien Handicrafts through World History

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Beskrivning

All art objects, whether they be paintings, pottery, sculpture, or any other media, represent the people who created them, and jewelry is no exception. In this volume, approximately 75 entries spanning ancient times to the present, describe the people, places, terms, and tools in the history of jewelry. Readers will learn how the economic, geographic, political, religious, and social circumstances of a place and time influence the materials that are used to make jewelry, the signs and symbols in that jewelry, and way it is worn. More than just pretty pieces, jewelry often has great symbolism and tradition attached to it that is handed down through generations. Both students and collectors will find this resource helpful for discovering the lands and people represented by their jewelry. Factboxes and sidebars offer additional insights to this complex craft.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2007-05-30
Mått:156 x 235 x undefined mm
Vikt:510 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Handicrafts through World History
Antal sidor:252
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN:9780313335075

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Rayner W. Hesse, Jr. is an Episcopal priest serving a parish in New Rochelle, NY, and the coauthor of Cooking with the Movies: Meals on Reels.

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Hesse has written a delightful work that is both interesting and inviting. The introduction indicates that the book is set up as a reader's and researcher's glossary, a kind of A-Z reference book, with short entries about the craft of jewelrymaking. This encyclopedia is well laid out, easy to use, and full of helpful features. The alphabetical entries each offer a general history of the jewelry piece or type; a Did you know? section that highlights some aspect of the history of jewelry making or trivia about jewelry in general; at least one black-and-white image; and notes. Features include a list of entries, abbreviations, and a time line. The entries represent 63 categories, and provide information on precious metals, gemstones, body adornment, jewelry-making materials, and miscellaneous topics. This book will be valuable for library collections and for personal enjoyment, for an audience ranging from researchers to general readers. Recommended. All levels.