Asian jewellery   ethnic rings bracelets necklaces earrings belts head ornaments from the gysels collection

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Ethnic Rings, Bracelets, Necklaces, Earrings, Belts, Head Ornaments from the Gysels collection   Bérénice Geoffroy-Schneiter   Skira Editore Luogo di stampa -  Milano Anno pubblicazione -  2011 The ultimate reference book on the ethnic jewellery of Asian peoples. 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. Pieces chosen for their exceptional quality and historical importance, through wonderfully composed photographs, come to life here. It is rare for jewellery to have a solely aesthetic purpose, for above all it is anchored in the social, religious and political contexts that lend it meaning. Differing attitudes are explained by the function assigned to jewellery in the traditional societies from which the examples in the book are drawn. Condizione prodotto - Esemplare in buone condizioni. Copertina rigida con tracce di polvere e minimi segni di usura; etichetta adesiva al piatto posteriore. Testo in inglese. Text in English. Book in good condition. Codice ISBN -  8857208702 Codice EAN -  9788857208701 Pagine -  309 Formato -  Cartonato Dimensioni (cm) - Altezza -  29 Larghezza -  25 Descrizione Photographies by Mauro Magliani. Testo in inglese. English text.