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John Ruskin has laid down some broad and simple rules which are especially applicable to Design in Jewellery and Fans. He says, "Never encourage the manufacture or any article not absolutely necessary, in the production of which invention has no share." And, again, "Never encourage imitation, or copying of any kind, except for the sake of preserving records of great works."
It is in the thorough belief of the soundness of these principles that the Editor has selected a number of representative modern examples of design by British and Continental workers, which, from their beauty and freshness of treatment, bear testimony to the great advance that has recently been made in the right understanding and rendering of the jeweller's and fan-maker's arts. If articles of good taste are to be produced, there must be a demand for them. So long as a public is to be found that will purchase trinketry in imitation of wheelbarrows, cocks and hens, flower-pots, and moons and stars, so long will the advance in art be retarded.
The Editor has pleasure in acknowledging the courtesy of the owners of copyrights for their kindness in sanctioning the reproduction of important work; and his best thanks are due to all the artist-contributors, and especially to those who have made designs expressly for this publication.
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Charles Holme was an English journalist and art critic, founding editor of The Studiofrom 1893. He published a series of books promoting peasant art in the first decades of the 20th century
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a collaboration of spectacular works by esteemed jewelry and fan designers from across Europe at the beginning of the 20th Century. Included are artists of great acclaim such as Rene Lalique, Georges Fouquet, and Colonna, as well as up and comers at the time such as E. Becker, Theo Lambert, and many others. As a whole, these pieces represent the dynamic changes and evolution of an art form in flux following an era of decline. The historical context for these works is set against the backdrop of Ruskinās teachings on the role of art in society and the subsequent Art Nouveau movement. The reader is given a detailed examination of individual pieces, along with overall assessments of national movements and styles. While great technical expertise is demonstrated in the production of each piece, it is posited that the thematic value of the work reaches far beyond mere ornamentation to touch on the very nature of life, vanity, beauty, and love. By featuring commentary, history, and a large collection of illustrations, this book is an excellent reference and source of inspiration for artists, designers, and jewelry enthusiasts alike. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331908630_0
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