Art Nouveau Jewelry Designs

Rene Beauclair

ISBN 10: 0486810062 / ISBN 13: 9780486810065

Published by Dover Publications Inc., 2016

New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # S1-9780486810065

Synopsis:

At the turn of the twentieth century, the Art Nouveau movement swept the world of decorative arts toward an excitingly modern direction. Inspired by both organic and geometric forms, the new trend abandoned historical styles in favor of flowing, natural forms accented by angular contours. Art Nouveau's curves and floral and animal motifs were particularly suited to adaptations in precious stones and rare metals. The elegant, royalty-free illustrations of this collection, reprinted in their original colors from a rare German edition, offer authentic representations of the craftsmanship and imaginative qualities involved in the creation of  Art Nouveau jewelry.
This sumptuous assortment presents more than 300 pendants, combs, rings, bracelets, brooches, buttons, clasps, and earrings. The exquisitely detailed jewelry and accessories feature lilies, morning glories, and other floral motifs as well as butterflies, seahorses, birds, and a host of fanciful creatures. René Beauclair, a renowned Art Nouveau designer, includes his own works as well as those of André Petitjean, Jules Armbruster, Paul Liénard, Emile Jammes, and Paul F. Follot. The striking, royalty-free illustrations are readily adaptable to any design use and will serve as a source of inspiration for jewelry designers and crafters of all kinds.

About the Author: Artist, decorator, ceramist, and painter René Beauclair (1877–1960) made his reputation in the early twentieth century with his Art Nouveau designs. In addition to his decorative works, the prolific and multitalented artist also created many World War I monuments.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Art Nouveau Jewelry Designs
Publisher: Dover Publications Inc.
Publication Date: 2016
Binding: PAP
Condition: New