
Cartier: Islamic Inspiration and Modern Design
Editions Skira Paris (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 8. February 2024
Book
Hardback
248 pages
978-2-37074-235-3 (ISBN)
Description
Jewellery and Islamic art, the interweaving of masterpieces
The book explores the influence of Islamic art on the production of jewelry and precious objects by Cartier, from the early 20th century to the present day. Jewellery and objects from the Cartier collection, masterpieces of Islamic art, drawings, books, photographs and archival documents trace the diversity of sources that inspired the forms and motifs used in Cartier creations. Sometimes easily identifiable, at other times decomposed and recomposed to the point of rendering their source untraceable, motifs and forms from Islamic art and architecture have integrated the stylistic language of designers to the point of constituting part of Cartier's repertoire to this day, illustrated by contemporary jewelry pieces that complete this journey. The mandorlas, palmettes, fleurons, rinceaux, sequins of Cartier jewelry are inspired in turn by motifs found in book bindings, oriental architecture and antique and contemporary jewelry purchased by Jacques Cartier during his expeditions to India. A true immersion in Cartier's creative process, this book documents the renewal of the iconic jewelry house's forms and manufacturing techniques.
The book explores the influence of Islamic art on the production of jewelry and precious objects by Cartier, from the early 20th century to the present day. Jewellery and objects from the Cartier collection, masterpieces of Islamic art, drawings, books, photographs and archival documents trace the diversity of sources that inspired the forms and motifs used in Cartier creations. Sometimes easily identifiable, at other times decomposed and recomposed to the point of rendering their source untraceable, motifs and forms from Islamic art and architecture have integrated the stylistic language of designers to the point of constituting part of Cartier's repertoire to this day, illustrated by contemporary jewelry pieces that complete this journey. The mandorlas, palmettes, fleurons, rinceaux, sequins of Cartier jewelry are inspired in turn by motifs found in book bindings, oriental architecture and antique and contemporary jewelry purchased by Jacques Cartier during his expeditions to India. A true immersion in Cartier's creative process, this book documents the renewal of the iconic jewelry house's forms and manufacturing techniques.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Paris
France
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
320 Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 221 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
1406 gr
ISBN-13
978-2-37074-235-3 (9782370742353)
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Persons
Evelyne Possémé, Honorary Chief Curator of the Louvre Abu Dhabi, formerly Chief Curator of the Department of Ancient and Modern Jewelry at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris.
Judith Hénon-Raynaud, curator and assistant to the director of the Department of Islamic Art at the Musée du Louvre, Paris.
Judith Hénon-Raynaud, curator and assistant to the director of the Department of Islamic Art at the Musée du Louvre, Paris.