| ISBN: | 185177582X |
| Author: | Campbell, Marion |
| Publisher: | Victoria & Albert Museum |
| Release Date: | 2009-11-01 |
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| Seller Category: | ART / PHOTO BOOKS / SCULPTURE |
| Qty Available: | 1 |
| Condition: | Collectible: Very Good |
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| Sku: C1898VG062822c2 |
| Notes: Text is clean and unmarked, no highlighting, underlining or writing. Hard Cover. Dust jacket is clean and bright, a bit of creasing along top spine, otherwise light edge/shelf wear. No rips, tears or stains. Lovely full color photos, glossy. A currently OOP (out of print), uncommon, or hard to find book. Ships in box, quickly and with care. |
| Description:Jewelry holds a special significance in all cultures The jewelry worn in medieval Europe was important as an indicator of the wearerâÂÂs social status and wealth, faith and superstition, allegiances and literacy. This stunning book draws on the major collection at the V&A to focus on the heart of the Medieval period from 1100 to 1500. Royalty and the nobility wore gold, silver, or precious gems, while humbler ranks wore base metals, copper or pewter, sometimes set with colored glass, in imitation of gems. This richly illustrated book, one of very few on this subject, looks at the jewels themselvesâÂÂrings, bracelets, necklaces, amulets, crosses and crucifixesâÂÂas well as contemporary portraits and sculpture to place the jewelry in its cultural context. |