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7000 Years of Jewelry by Hugh Tait (2008, Trade Paperback)

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7000 Years of Jewelry

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Product Identifiers

PublisherFirefly Books, The Limited

ISBN-101554073952

ISBN-139781554073955

eBay Product ID (ePID)66055187

Product Key Features

Book Title7000 Years of Jewelry

Number of Pages256 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicJewelry, History / General

Publication Year2008

IllustratorYes

GenreDesign, Art, Antiques & Collectibles, Crafts & Hobbies

AuthorHugh Tait

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight44.3 Oz

Item Length11 in

Item Width8.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

Dewey Edition22

Reviews[Review of previous edition:] A mind-boggling feat, this survey of 7000 years of glittering memorabilia of lost empires, royal egos, superstition and sentiment., [Review of previous edition:] A mind-boggling feat... 7000 years of glittering memorabilia of lost empires, royal egos, superstition and sentiment., This is an important book for all jewelers -- one that many would see as a concise history of the evolution of jewelry..... It is the successor to the original catalogue for the 1976 British Museum exhibition "Jewellery Through 7000 Years," which was primarily illustrated in black and white. In this revised version, the pieces have been superbly photographed and printed in color. (In fact, many illustrations look better than the actual objects despite the fact that the museum cases are well lit.) The book designers have created an attractive layout, and the figure captions are informative.... Some revisions have been made in this version to account for new research discoveries, and the section on Europe from 1700 to 1950 has been completely rewritten with new illustrations that include the museum's recent acquisitions.... The book weighs nearly three pounds (1.36 kg), which is substantial but still light enough to carry on a visit to the museum, and is an incredibly good value. Jewelers and gemologists will find it an interesting read and an attractive reference volume for their shelves., An important book.... Jewelers and gemologists will find it an interesting read and an attractive reference volume for their shelves., Historical, inspiring and beautiful, my copy is full of post-it notes and sketches tucked between the pages, taking up permanent residence on my nightstand.

Dewey Decimal739.2709

Table Of ContentTable of Contents List of Contributors Preface Introduction 1 The Middle East: 5000-2000 BC 2 The Middle East, Eastern Mediterranean and North of the Alps: 2000-1400 BC 3 Egypt: 1500-900 BC 4 Europe and Western Asia, 1400-600 BC 5 Phoenician, Greek, Etruscan and Persian Lands: 850-325 BC 6 China, Celtic Europe, Mexico and Peru: 600 BC-AD 600 7 The Mediterranean, Parthia, India, Egypt, Roman Britain and Byzantium: 325 BC-AD 600 8 Europe, China, Korea and Japan: AD 300-1000 9 Mayan Central America: AD 600-1000 10 Central and South America: AD 500-1500 11 Europe, Islam, China, Korea and Java: AD 1000-1500 12 Europe: AD 1500-1700 13 China, India, Tibet and Mongolia: AD 1500-1850 14 West Africa: AD 1500-1800 15 Europe: AD 1700-1950 16 Amulets 17 Cameos in Jewellery 18 Functional Finger-rings Select Glossary References for the illustrations Bibliography Further reading Index

SynopsisThe most comprehensive and beautifully illustrated history of jewelry. The previous edition of this exhaustive survey was published to critical acclaim by the British Museum Press. Since publication, the museum has expanded its collection, with major acquisitions of pieces from Europe and Asia. The new edition includes a complete revision of the section on Europe after 1700, plus revisions to the sections on Celtic Europe, Roman Britain, cameos and finger rings. The book explores the varied styles, techniques and materials used to make jewelry in many civilizations throughout the world and across the millennia. Egyptian necklaces, Celtic torcs, South American gold masks, Renaissance pendants and Art Nouveau buckles are examples of the range of the masterpieces described and illustrated with 400 superb photographs. 7000 Years of Jewelry takes readers on an impressive tour that includes, among other times and places: The Middle East: 5000-2000 BC Egypt: 1500-900 BC Phoenician, Greek, Etruscan and Persian Lands: 850-325 BC China, Celtic Europe, Mexico and Peru: 600 BC-AD 600 The Mediterranean, India, Egypt, Roman Britain and Byzantium: 325 BC-AD 600 Europe, China, Korea and Japan: 300-1000 Mayan Central America: 600-1000 Central and South America: 500-1500 Europe, Islam, China, Korea and Java: 1000-1500 China, India, Tibet and Mongolia: 1500-1850 West Africa: 1500-1800 Europe: 1500-1950. More comprehensive than before, this reference remains the finest and most beautifully illustrated history of jewelry ever published., A new edition of a beautifully illustrated and classic survey of jewelry -- worldwide and from prehistory to the modern era -- revised and substantially expanded., "A mind-boggling feat, this survey of 7000 years of glittering memorabilia of lost empires, royal egos, superstition and sentiment." --New York Times Book Review The most comprehensive and beautifully illustrated history of jewelry. The previous edition of this exhaustive survey was published to critical acclaim by the British Museum Press. Since publication, the museum has expanded its collection, with major acquisitions of pieces from Europe and Asia. The new edition includes a complete revision of the section on Europe after 1700, plus revisions to the sections on Celtic Europe, Roman Britain, cameos and finger rings. The book explores the varied styles, techniques and materials used to make jewelry in many civilizations throughout the world and across the millennia. Egyptian necklaces, Celtic torcs, South American gold masks, Renaissance pendants and Art Nouveau buckles are examples of the range of the masterpieces described and illustrated with 400 superb photographs. 7000 Years of Jewelry takes readers on an impressive tour that includes, among other times and places: The Middle East: 5000-2000 BC Egypt: 1500-900 BC Phoenician, Greek, Etruscan and Persian Lands: 850-325 BC China, Celtic Europe, Mexico and Peru: 600 BC-AD 600 The Mediterranean, India, Egypt, Roman Britain and Byzantium: 325 BC-AD 600 Europe, China, Korea and Japan: AD 300-1000 Mayan Central America: AD 600-1000 Central and South America: AD 500-1500 Europe, Islam, China, Korea and Java: AD 1000-1500 China, India, Tibet and Mongolia: AD 1500-1850 West Africa: AD 1500-1800 Europe: AD 1500-1950. More comprehensive than before, this reference remains the finest and most beautifully illustrated history of jewelry ever published.