The Jewellery Collection of the Muse des Arts Dcoratifs (Paperback)

Dominique Forest

ISBN 10: 2383140066 / ISBN 13: 9782383140061

Published by Les Arts Decoratifs, 2023

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Paperback. The jewellery department at the Musee des Arts Decoratifs in Paris comprises some 3,500 pieces and is the only national collection of its kind in France. This book presents bijouterie and joaillerie masterpieces from this high-profile collection which ranges from the Middle Ages to the contemporary period and shines a particular spotlight on the 18th century and the age of Art Nouveau. Daytime or evening jewellery and art jewellery pieces in the form of tiaras, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, pendants, hair or tie pins, rings and stomacher brooches illustrate the boundless creativity of designers. The greatest artists are represented: Sandoz, Vever, Falize, Boucheron, Lalique, Fouquet and Gaillard for Art Nouveau, Raymond Templier and Jean Despres for Art Deco, Georges Braque, Jean Lurcat, Line Vautrin, Jean Schlumberger, Torun, Dinh Van, Jonemann and Claude Lalanne for the post-war period, and a number of contemporary designers. The collection also features pieces by the great jewellery houses: Cartier, Boucheron, Chanel, Van Cleef & Arpels and, more recently, JAR. This richly illustrated book accompanies the display in the Galerie des Bijoux at the Musee des Arts Decoratifs, which features the collection's highlights. AUTHORS: Dominique Forest, senior curator at the Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Department of Modern and Contemporary Design. Karine Lacquemant, assistant curator at the Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Department of Modern and Contemporary Design. Evelyne Posseme, former senior curator at the Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Department of Ancient and Modern Jewelry. SELLING POINTS: . Masterpieces of a renowned museum collection . Popularisation texts written by curators of the Musee des Arts Decoratifs . Brilliant and elegant design 136 colour illustrations The Jewellery Collection of the Musee des Arts Decoratifs in Paris illustrates the boundless creativity of designers trough centuries, with masterpieces from the Middle Ages to the most contemporary design scene. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Jewellery Collection of the Muse des Arts Dcoratifs (Paperback)
• Publisher: Les Arts Decoratifs
• Publication Date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 2383140066
• ISBN 13: 9782383140061
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

The jewelry department at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris comprises some 3,500 pieces and is the only national collection of its kind in France. This book presents bijouterie and joaillerie masterpieces from this high-profile collection which ranges from the Middle Ages to the contemporary period and shines a particular spotlight on the 18th century and the age of Art Nouveau.

Daytime or evening jewelry and art jewelry pieces in the form of tiaras, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, pendants, hair or tie pins, rings and stomacher brooches illustrate the boundless creativity of designers.

The greatest artists are represented: Sandoz, Vever, Falize, Boucheron, Lalique, Fouquet and Gaillard for Art Nouveau, Raymond Templier and Jean Després for Art Deco, Georges Braque, Jean Lurçat, Line Vautrin, Jean Schlumberger, Torun, Dinh Van, Jonemann and Claude Lalanne for the post-war period, and a number of contemporary designers. The collection also features pieces by the great jewellery houses: Cartier, Boucheron, Chanel, Van Cleef & Arpels and, more recently, JAR.

This richly illustrated book accompanies the display in the Galerie des Bijoux at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, which features the collection’s highlights.

About the Author

Dominique Forest, senior curator at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Department of Modern and Contemporary Design.

Karine Lacquemant, assistant curator at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Department of Modern and Contemporary Design.

Évelyne Possémé, former senior curator at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Department of Ancient and Modern Jewelry.