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The Art of Jewellery in Scotland

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Description:Jewellery is a subject which has intrigued people for centuries. Taking as their starting point a series of portraits in public and private collections throughout the country, experts in the subject discuss the rings and brooches, bracelets and necklaces which are such an unequivocal statement of the sitters' wealth and power. Their commentaries are supported by specially taken photographs of the paintings and the gems - helping readers trace the changing fashions in jewellery design from the 16th century, when small, plainly-cut stones were displayed in complex, enamelled settings, to the present day, when acrylic and found objects have become sought-after items of personal adornment. What connection do luckenbooth brooches have with Mary, Queens of Scots? Do "cairngorms" really come from the Highlands, and why do so few women in 17th century portraits wear their wedding rings? These are just a few of the questions answered in this study.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Art of Jewellery in Scotland. To get started finding The Art of Jewellery in Scotland, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 95

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: HMSO / Scottish National Portrait Gallery

Release: 1991

ISBN: 0114941548

Description: Jewellery is a subject which has intrigued people for centuries. Taking as their starting point a series of portraits in public and private collections throughout the country, experts in the subject discuss the rings and brooches, bracelets and necklaces which are such an unequivocal statement of the sitters' wealth and power. Their commentaries are supported by specially taken photographs of the paintings and the gems - helping readers trace the changing fashions in jewellery design from the 16th century, when small, plainly-cut stones were displayed in complex, enamelled settings, to the present day, when acrylic and found objects have become sought-after items of personal adornment. What connection do luckenbooth brooches have with Mary, Queens of Scots? Do "cairngorms" really come from the Highlands, and why do so few women in 17th century portraits wear their wedding rings? These are just a few of the questions answered in this study.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Art of Jewellery in Scotland. To get started finding The Art of Jewellery in Scotland, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.

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