Contemporary Jewelry in Perspective by Art Jewelry Forum
Thanks to Lark for sending me this book to review.
This is more like a scholarly book than most of the books I have reviewed for Lark. This book sets out to distinguish why contemporary jewelry is not like the jewelry found in the local shopping mall (pg.7). It is clear that contemporary jewelry artists struggle with the same problem that art quiltmakers have: art v. craft. The book delves into detail about what craft is and how jewelry making fits into fine starts traditions.
This is a serious books that looks at contemporary jewelry from all angles. Discussion about the journals of contemporary jewelry have a place. Photography of contemporary jewelry is explored. the tools, spaces and materials are all discussed in a scholarly and serious way.
The book is lavishly illustrated with photographs, which are works of art on their own.Many, many contemporary pieces are shown throughout the book.
The title, Contemporary Jewelry in Perspective, really describes what this book is about. No stone related to contemporary jewelry goes unturned. If you want a thorough grounding in contemporary jewelery, this is your book.
