{"product_id":"2026200017421-secondhand-five-centuries-of-jewelry-16th-to-20th-century","title":"Five Centuries Of Jewelry: 16Th To 20Th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the jewel-encrusted courts of the Renaissance to the bold modernist designs of the twentieth century, Five Centuries of Jewelry: 16th to 20th Century presents a sweeping and authoritative survey of one of humanity's oldest and most intimate art forms. This richly illustrated volume chronicles the dramatic evolution of jewelry-making across five hundred years, tracing how shifts in culture, trade, technology, and taste transformed adornment from symbols of dynastic power and religious devotion into expressions of personal identity and artistic innovation. Each era is examined in meticulous detail, from the elaborate goldsmithing of the Baroque period to the organic forms of Art Nouveau and the geometric precision of Art Deco, illustrating how jewelers responded to — and often shaped — the aesthetic movements of their time.\n\nBeyond its role as a visual catalogue, this volume argues that jewelry is a mirror of civilization itself, reflecting the societal values, political structures, and artistic philosophies of each passing century. The writing is scholarly yet accessible, making it an essential reference for collectors, historians, and enthusiasts alike, while the breadth of the survey ensures that even seasoned experts will uncover new connections and perspectives. Whether you are drawn to the courtly splendor of Tudor gemstones or the avant-garde experimentation of the modern era, this remarkable work will leave you seeing every piece of jewelry as a small, wearable fragment of history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49269336703195,"sku":"2026200017421-SECONDHAND","price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/cc1c3c54-f142-48a0-bffc-81906a53458e.png?v=1788998374","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200017421-secondhand-five-centuries-of-jewelry-16th-to-20th-century","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}