305 Authentic Art Nouveau Jewelry Designs Contributor(s): Dufrène, Maurice (Author) |
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ISBN: 0486249042 ISBN-13: 9780486249049 Publisher: Dover Publications OUR PRICE: $10.76 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 1985 Annotation: This stunning collection of authentic Art Nouveau jewelry designs by influential French designer Maurice Dufrene captures the essence of the style at the height of its popularity. Reprinted from a rare turn-of-the-century portfolio, 24 plates depict over 300 spectacular pendants, combs, buckles, rings, bracelets, brooches, umbrella handles, and even pen knives, buttons, clasps, and scissors. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Art | History - Modern (late 19th Century To 1945) - Antiques & Collectibles | Jewelry - Design | Jewelry |
Dewey: 739.270 |
LCCN: 85006998 |
Series: Dover Jewelry and Metalwork |
Physical Information: 0.17" H x 9.34" W x 10.75" (0.48 lbs) 48 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The Art Nouveau movement that flourished at the turn of the 20th century had profound influence on the decorative arts, including jewelry. The style's sweeping, rhythmic curves and use of stylized floral and animal forms lent themselves well to adaptations in precious stones and rare metals. Lalique, Mucha, and Tiffany were perhaps the most famous designers of Art Nouveau jewelry, but there were many lesser-known artists of superior abilities, among them Maurice Dufr ne (born 1876), who created the present work. Dufr ne later adopted a simpler style, becoming a leading decorative artist of considerable influence. He was frequently represented in the Salon d'Automne and played a major role in planning the Pris Exposition Universelle of 1937. The work features over 300 spectacular Dufr ne pieces: pendants, combs, buckles, rings, bracelets, brooches, umbrella handles, penknives, buttons, clasps, and scissors in detailed photographs reprinted from rare, turn-of-the-century folios. The elegant, royalty-free illustrations are exquisitely detailed with flower, foliage, and butterfly motifs, and are readily adaptable to any design use. |