Many African designers are breaking away from the expectations imposed on them to infuse ethnic and folkloric themes into their work. This book brings together archival images, illustrations, and photographs to paint a lively picture of this constantly evolving world.
Gandhara was a region historic in the northwest of ancient India -- modern day Pakistan and Afghanistan -- best known for its Greco-Buddhist school of sculpture. Exquisitely illustrated, Gandhara: The Memory of Afghanistan pays tribute to an art under siege, documenting its importance in world history.
The geisha sums up the quintessence of Japanese refinement. This intelligent and cultured courtesan is simultaneously musician, poet and dancer. This is a thorough examination of the geisha.
Highlighting the artistic and cultural significance of miniature objects from Africa, this volume introduces the Micro-Africa series, based on a private collection of 20,000 pieces. Featuring around 150 meticulously photographed artifacts, including talismans, boxes, and jewels, each under 15 cm, the book showcases their monumental expressiveness. It delves into the themes of African thought and spirituality, enriched by an interview with the collector that explores his passion for these unique creations. Text is available in English and French.
For over a century, this Place Vendôme jeweler has been one of the most coveted names in haute joaillerie, winning world renown through the exceptional quality, beauty, and luxury of its jewelry designs. Van Cleef & Arpels artfully fuses glamor with nature and sophistication with simplicity--a perfect reflection of the women who wear it. Today Van Cleef & Arpels continues to reinvent its heritage of excellence and savoir faire.
A reference book on the ethnic jewellery of Asian people. It is a comprehensive picture of jewellery beginning with prehistory and continuing into the 20th century with the works of contemporary designers. Ivory, beads, leather, shells, enamel work, precious metals, and stones, alone or in combination, are all illustrated throughout.
This work offers the reader a fresh look at the arts of Africa, Oceania, and Indonesia - works which have previously been labelled as barbaric fetishes and idols but which now provide inspiration for poets and painters around the world. The book is divided into three geographical areas: Africa, Oceania and Indonesia. Each section is broken down further into regions or countries, and these sub-divisions explore the history and cultural significance of the area's art. The title also includes unpublished documentary illustrations - including prints, photographs and drawings - of the art in action, be it a photograph of a piece of jewellry adorning the neck of a Nok warrior or an engraving depicting a Maori war canoe being cast off into the Pacific.
