| Description |
272 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 29 cm. |
| Bibliography |
Includes index and bibliographical references (p. 266-269). |
| Contents |
Revolutionary changes 1930-1945. The formative years -- The pioneers: A. Calder, H. Bertoia, I. Lassaw, M. DePatta, S. Kramer, P. Macchiarini. |
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Expansion 1946-1950. The expanding market for modernist jewelry -- "Modern handmade jewelry," Museum of Modern Art, 1946 -- "Modern Jewelry Under Fifty Dollars," Walker Art Center, 1948. |
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The creation of an American mass culture 1950-1960. "The contemporary jewelry exhibit on paper," Walker Art Center, 1955 -- "The second contemporary jewelry exhibit on paper," Walker Art Center, 1959 -- Other important jewelers. |
| Subject |
Jewelry -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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Wearable art.
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| ISBN |
0764320203 (hardcover) |
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