Excellently illustrated book with an introductory essay and biographical information on the major firms. Russian/English Text.
Because it also illustrates many
modern (1970's & 1980's) objects, this is a particularly important reference. From the Dust Jacket: The album "Russian Jewellery:
Mid-19th Century — 20th Century" is a continuation of the Publishing House BERESTA of Moscow series of albums on Russian decorative metalwork.This album draws the reader's attention to the national traditions and
contemporary developments in this genre of art. The album shows that jewellery making is not just about producing functional pieces of adornment but an independent form of creativity in Russian art as well.
The album also introduces readers to a wide range of contemporary artist-jewellers, leaders of Russian jewellery. Any description of the "easel" art of jewellery-making must be based on
Russia's best collection of modern jewellery — that of the All-Russian Decorative-Applied and Folk Art Museum (Moscow). Also see Russian Silver and
Russian Enamel |
