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Takes you through jewels of extraordinary beauty, many of which belonged to legends of international cinema, including the jewellery of Anna Magnani, Grace Kelly, Gina Lollobrigida, Anita Ekberg, Diana Vreeland and Elizabeth Taylor.

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Through around 300 works, documents, and drawings from private collections and museums from all over the world, this title reconstructs the work and life of Carlo Scarpa from the beginnings of his career when he worked as artistic director for the Venini glassworks, between 1932 and 1947.

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From their forms to their movements, Cartier watches are unique. They are an enduring combination of the unexpected and the classical. This book chronicles Cartier's constant quest for excellence in the manufacture of complicated watches.

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An introduction to the various forms of abstract decoration used by the Celts, asking whether they had a symbolic meaning now lost, or whether they were simple adornment. It examines the craftsmen's techniques, follows the development of patterns and describes a number of surviving masterpieces.

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Numerous leading artists of the 20th-century showed an interest in jewellery, often through love of a woman, or for their daughters. Despite the opening of art from the 1910s onwards to the abstract and conceptual, they happily bridged the gap that seemed to be deepening between art and craftsmanship.

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The 1970s were born out of the turbulent late 60s. This book explores the sociological aspects of 1970s design, examining how ergonomically-focused designers maximized efficiency through the creation of multifunctional furniture and invented a new design vocabulary that clearly indicated an objects function.

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Recounts the history of telling time from the dawn of civilization onwards. More than a simple chronology, this title explores the technical resources used to measure time whether solar, hydraulic, mechanical, or electrical just as it explains the key factors behind the major breakthroughs in the science of horology.

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The Queens Dolls House is one of the largest, most beautiful, and most famous dolls houses in the world. From the servants bedrooms to the grand saloon, this title explores the various rooms of the House.

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Jewelry as an art form in Mughal India is presented in this collection of treasures, with pieces ranging from rings, necklaces and other body ornaments to detailed work on boxes, flasks, bowls and daggers. They exemplify creative stone settings, inlay techniques, engraving and relief decoration.

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Suitable for collectors and enthusiasts of Clarice Cliffs work, this guide provides information on how to create harmonious displays of a collection for various occasions. It shows how themes based on colour, pattern, season or style, and the use of the ceramics in a lifestyle setting, are at the centre of Clarice Cliffs creative vision.

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A comprehensive survey of crafts worldwide. It explains and illustrates the techniques used in a particular craft, from backstrap weaving and papercutting to metal casting and wood carving, as well as their history. Featuring over 500 illustrations, it is suitable for those concerned with art, craft and decorative objects.

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'Craft' is no longer a trend; it is now an enshrined aspect of modern life. This book showcases 60 makers whose creations can inspire and delight you.

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The beauty of shells has captivated humans since the earliest times. These gifts of nature have been put to an array of uses - sharpened into tools, ground to make medicines, blown to make music. But above all, the beauty of shells has fired the imagination of artists and craftsmen through the ages.

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A book that celebrates one of the most breathtaking and comprehensive collections of wildfowl decoys in America.

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With over 500 images, this book showcases some of the finest work crafted by 21st-century silversmiths.

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Tracing the career of Koloman Moser, one of the most influential figures in 20th-century design, this stunning book focuses on Moser's accomplishments in the decorative arts.

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Stylishly modern picture frames cling effortlessly to your walls--a perfect opportunity to frame your art, your children's art, or the art decals that come with the kit. These frames are even striking enough to look cool empty!

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Celebrates the 80th anniversary of the Georgian Group, founded in 1937 to protect the architectural legacy of buildings and gardens dating from 1700 to 1840.

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