Author: Ursula Ilse-Neuman

Brand: Acc Art Books

Binding: hardcover

Number Of Pages: 236

Release Date: 01-06-2009

Details: Product Description
This lavishly illustrated book presents over 200 outstanding examples of contemporary jewelry taken from the Museum of Art & Design's collection. The author examines the fascinating diversity of materials, production techniques and artistic approaches that make modern jewelry so visually exciting and intellectually stimulating. No longer dependent on gold and gemstones, these artists demonstrate that commonplace aluminum, rubber, glass, thumbtacks and even gun triggers can be made into dazzling jewelry. Beautifully illustrated and written by the Museum of Art and Design's Jewelry curator, this publication uncovers a truly wonderful and diverse collection of contemporary jewelry.
Review
"Superbly photographed, with an individual piece per page, the impact is stunning" Findings, Spring 2011
About the Author
Ursula Ilse-Neuman is Jewelry Curator at the Museum of Arts & Design, New York. She joined the Museum in 1992 and has curated numerous exhibitions in all media. Ms. Ilse-Neuman is the author of numerous publications and has juried many competitions and lectured widely both in the United States and abroad. She is currently a Ph.D. candidate at the Bard Graduate Center for Studies in the Decorative Arts, Design, and Culture. She is a member of the Editorial Board of Directors of Metalsmith magazine.

EAN: 9781851495788

Package Dimensions: 9.8 x 9.7 x 1.1 inches

Languages: English