Rings
Jewelry of Power, Love and Loyalty
Published on 30. September 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
978-0-500-29112-2 (ISBN)
Description
Now available in paperback, this book devotes itself exclusively to rings, considering them thematically rather than chronologically. The author, a world expert, has rich historical and literary knowledge. As she considers rings in all their forms she makes us delight in them as works of art, and makes their context come alive through paintings, drawings and vivid quotations.
Reviews / Votes
'A fascinating book that's equal parts eye-candy and wow-inducing art-history lesson' - Art Jewelry 'An essential guide' - Harper's Bazaar '... makes us delight in them as works of art, and makes their context come alive through paintings, drawings and vivid quotation' - Antiques InfoMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Illustrations
28 Illustrations, black and white; 455 Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 226 mm
Width: 222 mm
Thickness: 35 mm
Weight
1566 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-500-29112-2 (9780500291122)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Book
10/2007
Thames & Hudson Ltd
€57.14
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Person
Diana Scarisbrick is an art historian specializing in the history of engraved gems and jewelry. Her publications include Rings: Jewelry of Power, Love and Loyalty and Portrait Jewels: Opulence and Intimacy from the Medici to the Romanovs, and (as co-author) Elihu Yale: Merchant, Collector & Patron, all published by Thames & Hudson.
Content
Foreword by James Fenton * 1. Signets * 2. Love, marriage and friendship rings * 3. Devotional, apotropaic and ecclesiastical rings * 4. Memento mori and memorial rings * 5. Rings associated with illustrious people and great events * 6. Decorative rings * 7. Diamond rings * 8. The ring as an accessory