Cartier: The Exhibition
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: New
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: New in original plastic wrap.
A lavish art and design reference volume, Cartier: The Exhibition chronicles the storied history of one of the world's most iconic luxury jewelry houses through the lens of a landmark museum retrospective. It presents an extraordinary survey of Cartier's most celebrated creations — from dazzling tiaras and jeweled brooches to iconic watches and objets d'art — tracing the maison's evolution from its 19th-century Parisian origins to its status as a global symbol of elegance and craftsmanship. The tone is reverential yet scholarly, offering detailed commentary on the artistic influences, cultural contexts, and technical mastery behind each masterwork. Richly illustrated and meticulously curated, the volume illustrates how Cartier drew inspiration from Art Deco, Mughal India, ancient Egypt, and beyond, synthesizing diverse aesthetics into a singular, unmistakable vision. An essential acquisition for collectors, historians, and admirers of fine jewelry and decorative arts alike, it stands as a definitive record of one of history's most enduring creative legacies.
Author: Margaret Young-Sánchez
Format: Hardback
Published: 2018, NGA National Gallery of Australia
Genre: Fashion & beauty
Condition remarks:
Book: New
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: New in original plastic wrap.
A lavish art and design reference volume, Cartier: The Exhibition chronicles the storied history of one of the world's most iconic luxury jewelry houses through the lens of a landmark museum retrospective. It presents an extraordinary survey of Cartier's most celebrated creations — from dazzling tiaras and jeweled brooches to iconic watches and objets d'art — tracing the maison's evolution from its 19th-century Parisian origins to its status as a global symbol of elegance and craftsmanship. The tone is reverential yet scholarly, offering detailed commentary on the artistic influences, cultural contexts, and technical mastery behind each masterwork. Richly illustrated and meticulously curated, the volume illustrates how Cartier drew inspiration from Art Deco, Mughal India, ancient Egypt, and beyond, synthesizing diverse aesthetics into a singular, unmistakable vision. An essential acquisition for collectors, historians, and admirers of fine jewelry and decorative arts alike, it stands as a definitive record of one of history's most enduring creative legacies.