Cartier's peerless designers have continued to amaze decade after decade--from the 1930s into the twenty-first century--with their fanciful and trendsetting creations. Figurative pieces comprise a significant portion of the house's collection--a veritable menagerie that includes bejeweled roosters and cobras cohabitating with tigers and angelfish. In addition to whimsical fauna and resplendent flora, Cartier crafted items of precisely mastered abstraction, from virtuoso work in gold to chromatic harmonies ranging from ...
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Cartier's peerless designers have continued to amaze decade after decade--from the 1930s into the twenty-first century--with their fanciful and trendsetting creations. Figurative pieces comprise a significant portion of the house's collection--a veritable menagerie that includes bejeweled roosters and cobras cohabitating with tigers and angelfish. In addition to whimsical fauna and resplendent flora, Cartier crafted items of precisely mastered abstraction, from virtuoso work in gold to chromatic harmonies ranging from subtle to bold. The second half of the twentieth century was to provide an inexhaustible repertoire of forms for decorative objects and finery. Close-ups of hundreds of Cartier pieces are supplemented with archival drawings, as well as society and fashion photographs. This volume chronicles the rise of a pioneering firm and illustrates the power of constantly renewed styles based on a fine balance between imagination and know-how, creativity and experience. Fashion writer Nadine Coleno situates the emergence of Cartier's creations in their historical and stylistic context. This volume offers an eloquent tribute to the multiple talents that have transformed the name of a dynasty of jewelers into the universal gold standard in jewelry design.
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Fine in fine dust jacket. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 251 p. Contains: Illustrations, black & white, Illustrations, color, Frontispiece. Audience: General/trade. "Amazing Cartier: Jewelry Design Since 1937" by Nadine Coleno is a beautifully illustrated book that provides an in-depth look at the iconic jewelry designs of Cartier, one of the world's most renowned luxury brands. The book begins with an introduction to Cartier's history and the key individuals who have helped shape its legacy, including Louis-Francois Cartier and his descendants. It then moves on to explore the brand's iconic jewelry designs, from the 1930s to the present day. The book features over 200 stunning photographs of Cartier's jewelry designs, including the brand's signature panther motif, as well as pieces inspired by natural elements such as flowers and birds. The book also includes detailed descriptions and historical context for each piece, as well as insights into the design process and techniques used by Cartier's master jewelers. In addition to showcasing Cartier's most iconic designs, the book also features photographs of some of the brand's most famous clients, including Elizabeth Taylor, Grace Kelly, and Princess Diana, who helped popularize Cartier's jewelry designs around the world. Overall, "Amazing Cartier: Jewelry Design Since 1937" is a fascinating and visually stunning book that provides a unique insight into the world of one of the most iconic jewelry brands of all time. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of jewelry and the luxury industry.
