The Phenomenon of Studio Goldsmithing When the history of art in the 1980s is written, much of it will be etched in gold. This is the time of the contemporary goldsmith, an artist who chooses to work in precious metals rather than oils or marble. The contemporary jeweler-as-artist has only recently become a re cognized force. With rare exceptions, the whole field is little more than thirty years old. But it is only within the past fifteen years that these jewelers have entered the jewelry mainstream. The phenomenon of contemporary goldsmithing embraces an eclectic group of artists, each with a unique vision, each taking a per sonal path to jewelry producing. They have as little relationship to the typical, mass-produced jewelry as a champagne maker has to a bottler of orange soda. They approach a piece of art, not a piece of metal. The work is personal and a perfect expression of the "back to the land" movement that spawned it. Many of these goldsmiths were looking not merely for a way to make a living but for a way to make a life that was worthy of living. Running a business while trying to remain a creative metalsmith at the same time is the ongoing challenge. The jeweler-artists have solved or resolved these often conflicting needs in slightly different ways and in a beautiful variety of techniques and styles. Their meth ods, their growth, and their work are discussed here.
The Phenomenon of Studio Goldsmithing When the history of art in the 1980s is written, much of it will be etched in gold. This is the time of the contemporary goldsmith, an artist who chooses to work in precious metals rather than oils or marble. The contemporary jeweler-as-artist has only recently become a re cognized force. With rare exceptions, the whole field is little more than thirty years old. But it is only within the past fifteen years that these jewelers have entered the jewelry mainstream. The phenomenon of contemporary goldsmithing embraces an eclectic group of artists, each with a unique vision, each taking a per sonal path to jewelry producing. They have as little relationship to the typical, mass-produced jewelry as a champagne maker has to a bottler of orange soda. They approach a piece of art, not a piece of metal. The work is personal and a perfect expression of the "back to the land" movement that spawned it. Many of these goldsmiths were looking not merely for a way to make a living but for a way to make a life that was worthy of living. Running a business while trying to remain a creative metalsmith at the same time is the ongoing challenge. The jeweler-artists have solved or resolved these often conflicting needs in slightly different ways and in a beautiful variety of techniques and styles. Their meth ods, their growth, and their work are discussed here.
Arkansas is ... one of the best-kept secrets in the United States. Arkansas is home to Hot Springs, the first national park in the country, and is packed with fifty-one other state parks. Is varied terrain and natural beauty, spread across 150,000 acres of wilderness, attract visitors throughout the year. There are hundreds of campgrounds, hiking trails, streams, and caverns to explore. Even a short visit to Arkansas explains the state's nickname, the Natural State. However, it is also a thriving, modern state with vibrant cities, arts programs, and major universities such as the University of Arkansas. Many regions of the state are experiencing tremendous growth and prosperity. There is a feeling that Arkansas is definitely on the way up. Book jacket.
Although it is isolated on Europe's west coast, Portugal has long impacted world history through its navigational exploits and colonialism. Readers will learn about the country's people, history, and more. Series Information It's geography plus for a new generation, an invaluable resource for facts and figures, and a fascinating, highly visual introduction to the countries of the world. It's "Enchantment of the World" -- the browser-friendly guide to everything middle-grade students need to know about a country's history, people and languages, economy, government, culture, natural resources, climate, religions, and much more. Featuring original maps, interactive sidebars, handy "Fast Facts," and an authoritative "To Find Out More" section complete with Internet listings, "Enchantment of the World" is also an excellent resource for world history and social studies, general reference, and independent study. Series Features * Highly visual introduction to world geography* Packed with photos, original maps, and browser-friendly sidebars* Timelines compare each country"s history to world history* "Fast Facts" appendix highlights key information from the text* "To Find Out More" listings encourage independent research* Index makes navigating subject matter easy
Describes the geography, plants and animals, history, economy, language, religions, culture, sports and arts, and people of the island nation of Madagascar.
The development of the wristwatch styles in America, from the early years of the 20th century to the age of quartz. Richly illustrated with over 700 color photographs, the authors have traced the unique development of the American wristwatch, period by period. Original research brings life to some of the persons who influenced its development. Current prices make this a valuable collector's reference.
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