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【New Rings: 500+ Designs】
《戒指:500種以上的新設計》
@Thames & Hudson原文書
@全彩軟精裝/272頁/開本19.0 x 24.0 cm
@作者:Nicolas Estrada
戒指具有許多象徵意涵,它可以代表一個人的態度與裝扮,也代表一種承諾、或是感性的提醒;不只有裝飾效果,戒指在手指上的位置以及穿戴方式,可以指涉愛、承諾、反叛、妥協或連結──在世界上最具創意的珠寶人手中,戒指可以變成無限精采的藝術作品。
這本以豐富精彩的圖片與文字介紹,展演591種當代戒指(包括100種全新設計),分別來自世界各地近300位設計師的創作。這些戒指從傳統的、裝飾的、概念的甚至抽象的作品都有,設計師運用了不同的技術與材質,包括黃金、白金、寶石、塑膠、骨、纖維、木頭、貝殼、植物、以及許許多多的創意材質,來創造這些經典戒指……
Contents List
Introduction • 1. The Symbolism of Rings: Emblems of Attachment; Emblems of Identity and Individuality • 2. The Gallery – A Contemporary Collection: Individuality; Expression; Rebellion; Commitment; Alliance • Index of Artists
Rings symbolize many things. They can serve as personal statements, adornments, representations of a commitment, or a sentimental reminder. In the hands of the world’s most creative jewellers they transcend into works of art in endlessly intriguing ways.
Updated to include 100 entirely new designs, this marvellously illustrated survey showcases over 500 contemporary rings created by nearly 300 international designers. The designers featured employ a breathtaking variety of techniques to create pieces ranging from traditional decorative rings to conceptual and abstract artworks, and use a wide range of materials including gold, platinum, precious stones, plastic, bones, fibre, wood, shells, plants and more.
Organized thematically according to the type of ring, whether suitable for everyday use, ‘statement’ rings or to mark an occasion, New Rings is a dazzling showcase of contemporary custom-made rings.