Through myths, legends and artistic interpretations, the snake has been a constant source of inspiration over the centuries, so much so that it has also influenced contemporary designers and stylists, as evidenced by the creations of the Bvlgari fashion house. Text in English and Italian.
These are the principal ingredients of Alexandra Albini's jewellery collection, as it is revealed in the pages of this book through the empathic eye of celebrated photographer Gian Paolo Barbieri.
With an authoritative critical essay and large selection of photographs, this book retraces the symbolic and aesthetic evolution of the chain from early history to modern day, as well as its intersections with art, fashion, design, manufacture and new technologies.
Unique and exclusive jewels are exhibited in the evocative spaces of the Basilica Palladiana in Vicenza, home to a one-of-a-kind Italian museum. Text in English and Italian.