Cartier: Innovation Through the 20th Century

Name: Cartier: Innovation Through the 20th Century
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ISBN: 9782080300416

ISBN-10: 2080300415

ISBN-13: 9782080300416

Edition: 2007

Authors: Michel Aliaga, Pascale Milhaud, Larissa Peshekhonova, Pierre Rainero, Sophie Marin

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Cartier epitomizes creativity and individuality in jewelry design. The 175 objects featured in this book exemplify Cartier's inimitable talent and represent milestones in twentieth-century design. These archetypes of excellence are important benchmarks in the history of world jewelry, and their relevance continues into the twenty-first century. The jeweled objects in this book are reproduced at actual size, and are accompanied by illustrations and detailed descriptions from Cartier's vast archives in London, New York, and Paris. Six essays cover a broad range of topics from Cartier's colorful history, including the influence of the Ballets Russes on Cartier's forward-looking designs of…

Book details

List price: $65.00
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications, Incorporated
Publication date: 10/14/2008
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 272
Size: 11.81" wide x 11.81" long x 1.18" tall
Weight: 5.346
Language: English



Foreword



Foreword



A Dynasty Devoted to a House of Jewelry



The Development of an Inimitable Style



Louis Cartier and the "Ballets Russes"



Perfect Timing: Cartier Clocks and Watches



The Exquisite Gesture: Accessories by Cartier



A Vision of Cultural Heritage



Cartier's Famous Clients



Catalogue


The Belle Epoque and the Garland Style


Towards a Modern Style, Art Deco before Art Deco


Cartier and Watches, a History Built on Success


Time Suspended, the Mystery Clocks


The Call of the East, a World of Inspiration


Art Deco and Color Combinations


The Ceremonial Necklace of Maharajah Sir Bhupindra Singh of Patiala


Indian Influence and the Tutti Frutti Style


White Art Deco and the 1930s


Yellow Gold and New Forms


Flora and Fauna, a Bestiary by Cartier


The Fantastic Jewels of Maria Felix, la diva of Mexican Cinema


Jean Cocteau, a Sword for a Poet


A Selection of Drawings from the Cartier Archives


Chronology


Bibliography