Diamond Jewelry: 700 Years Of Glory And Glamour Diana Scarisbrick Thames Hudson Ltd Αγγλικά Βιβλία Arts Art General

Diamond Jewelry Has Long Been Symbolic Of Political Power And Authority In Europe This Book Focuses On The Individuals Who Commissioned Wore Extraordinarily Precious Ornaments From Mid-14Th Century Until \ Democratization\ Diamonds That Followed Opening Mines South Africa 1867 Enthralling Story Covers Seven Centuries History Showing Way Which Rulers Such As Charles V France Queen Elizabeth I Great Britain Louis Xiv Catherine Ii Russia Used To Reinforce Their Works Art These Creations Mirror Successive Styles Each Period - Late Gothic Naturalism Culture Renaissance Baroque Splendour Rococo Elegance Imperial Grandeur First Second Napoleonic Empires Recurring Themes Religion Sentiment Heraldry Military Glory Miniatures Cameo Portraiture Are Reinterpreted By Generation Jewelers Like Royal Dress Was Worn Dazzle Impress At Weddings Coronations Christenings State Visits Presented Gifts Reflecting Princely Generosity Over Displays Proved Remarkably Successful Instruments Government Symbolizing Pride A Nation Arranged Chronologically Includes Some Legendary Masterpieces Written An Acknowledged Expert It Offers Intriguing Overview One World\ S Most Gems Σελίδες: 256 Έτος Έκδοσης: 2019 Διαστάσεις: 22 5X22 5Cm