Description
A glittering choice of jewelry imitating animals from the nineteenth century to today
The animal kingdom has been a source of inspiration for jewelers for the reason that days of antiquity. Chosen for their symbolism, beauty, or personality, an entire menagerie of creatures has been depicted in gemstones and precious metals, ranging from fantastical dragons, griffins, and sphinxes to wild beasts such as boars and big cats, to the delicate types of birds, fish, or even insects.
The 130 pieces on this book have been specially selected from the magnificent jewelry choice of the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris and include necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and brooches by legendary names such as Boucheron, Falize, and Lalique. They stretch from the Renaissance revival of the nineteenth century to the elegant lines of Art Nouveau and beyond, through to the playful naivety of modernist designs by Jean Lurçat and Line Vautrin.
Beautifully photographed by renowned photographer Jean-Marie del Moral, this second title within the series that started with Flora is packed with clever and witty artworks which will delight all lovers of jewelry and nature.
100+ illustrations