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Title: Margot Van Voorhies
Condition: New
Subtitle: The Art of Mexican Enamelwork
Author: Penny C. Morrill
Format: Hardback
ISBN-10: 0764335499
EAN: 9780764335495
ISBN: 9780764335495
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Genre: Architecture & Antiques
Release Date: 10/01/2011
Description: Margot Van Voorhies was an American in the mid-twentieth century who went to Taxco, Mexico, and established a jewelry design business best known for exquisite enamel work. This fascinating book relates the pains of her childhood and eventual refuge in Mexico, where she developed an artistic talent into the Margot de Taxco workshop, that employed hundreds of artisans, particularly including women. Her associations with Taxco silversmiths, who were taught by innovator William Spratling, became the springboard for her own development and success. Margot's designs are distinctive, often based on spiral motifs inspired by vines and floral imagery. Glorious colored enamels in brilliant hues and original designs distinguish her work. Today, Margot Van Voorhies is considered one of the most productive silver artists in Taxco of the mid-20th century. Her legacy is featured here also, in the work of four contemporary artists who strive to create equally superior modern silver jewelry in Taxco.
Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: US
Item Height: 279mm
Item Length: 216mm
Item Weight: 1361g
Release Year: 2011

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