Sign-In
Cart
The Jewelry of Ideas: The Susan Grant Lewin Collection
Hardcover
Publisher Price: $40.00
ISBN13: 9781942303183
Publisher: Cooper Hewitt & Smithsonian De
Published: Dec 26 2017
Pages: 176
Weight: 1.65
Height: 0.90 Width: 7.30 Depth: 9.10
Language: English
Radical developments in jewelry from across the world, from traditional metalsmithing to computer-aided design
The Jewelry of Ideas is published in conjunction with Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum's exhibition celebrating gifts from the Susan Grant Lewin Collection of Contemporary Jewelry. This renowned collection, built by the New York-based Lewin over several decades and recently donated to Cooper Hewitt, captures the diversity and achievements of art, or studio, jewelry with nearly 150 significant works by designers from the United States, Europe, Asia and Australia.
The brooches, necklaces and rings--the majority of which were made in the last 15 years--reveal how these contemporary jewelers have revolutionized the medium. Many take their cues from age-old jewelry conventions but transform them into expressions of our time. Others confront social, political or highly personal concerns using unconventional materials and techniques that range from traditional metalsmithing to computer-aided design.
Among the more than 100 featured designers are Giampaolo Babetto, Gijs Bakker, Friedrich Becker, David Bielander, Iris Eichenberg, Eva Eisler, Sandra Enterline, Arline Fisch, Thomas Gentille, Herman Hermsen, John Iversen, Daniel Jocz, Herman Jünger, Jiro Kamata, Otto Künzli, Bruno Martinazzi, Bruce Metcalf, Dorothea Prühl, Wendy Ramshaw, Joyce Scott, Kiff Slemmons and Art Smith.
Descriptions of specific works demonstrate that while the mastery of materials and techniques is critical to the creative process, it is not an end in itself, but only the means to accomplish an aesthetic vision. Process statements from each designer and a full gallery of the jewelry accompany the narrative sequence of extraordinary, stirring, uncommon pieces from this consummate collection.
Also in
Jewelry
Vintage Rolex: The Largest Collection in the World
Silver of the Vintage Watch Company, David
Hardcover
Exceptional Watches: From the Rolex Daytona to the Casio G-Shock, 90 Rare and Collectable Watches Explored
Collection Personnelle
Mazarian, Clément
Hardcover
The Vintage Rolex Field Guide: A survival manual for the adventure that is vintage Rolex
Morningtundra
Paperback
The Triumph of Nature: Art Nouveau from the Chrysler Museum of Art
Needell, Carolyn Swan
DeWitt, Lloyd
Weisberg, Gabriel P.
Hardcover
Koh-I-Noor: The History of the World's Most Infamous Diamond
Anand, Anita
Dalrymple, William
Paperback
Gem Identification Made Easy (6th Edition): A Hands-On Guide to More Confident Buying & Selling
Matlins, Antoinette
Bonanno, Antonio C.
Hardcover
The Cartiers: The Untold Story of the Family Behind the Jewelry Empire
Cartier Brickell, Francesca
Paperback
Illustrated Guide to Jewelry Appraising (3rd Edition): Antique, Period & Modern
Miller, Anna M.
Paperback
The Smithsonian National Gem Collection--Unearthed: Surprising Stories Behind the Jewels
Post, Jeffrey Edward
Paperback
Wristwatch Annual 2025: The Catalog of Producers, Prices, Models, and Specifications
Braun, Peter
Paperback
Objects of Affection: Jewelry by Robert Ebendorf from the Porter - Price Collection
Elliot, Rebecca E.
Hardcover
Loupes Made Easy: The Right-Way Guide to Using Gem Identification Tools
Matlins, Antoinette
Paperback
Jewelry & Gems--The Buying Guide, 8th Edition: How to Buy Diamonds, Pearls, Colored Gemstones, Gold & Jewelry with Confidence and Knowledge
Matlins, Antoinette
Bonanno, Antonio C.
Paperback
Gems & Jewelry Appraising (3rd Edition): Techniques of Professional Practice
Miller, Anna M.
Paperback
Cameos: Timeless Masterpieces of Glyptic Art: Revised and Expanded 2nd Edition
Comer, Arthur L., Jr.
Paperback
Cartier and Islamic Art: In Search of Modernity
Henon-Reynaud, Judith
Possémé, Évelyne
Ecker, Heather
Hardcover
Egyptian Mythology: Tales of Egyptian Gods, Goddesses, Pharaohs, & the Legacy of Ancient Egypt
Hansen, Dale
Paperback
How to Sell Vintage & Gold Jewelry Online: A snarky, opinionated guide to selling smalls and all.
Suzanne, Micki
Paperback
Chelsea and Synthetic Emerald Filters Made Easy: The Right-Way Guide to Using Gem Identification Tools
Matlins, Antoinette
Paperback
The Desired Brand Effect: Stand Out in a Saturated Market With a Timeless Jewelry Brand
Matthews, Tracy
Paperback
Beading Graph Paper: Graph Paper for Bead Pattern Designs Your Favorite/ Beading on a Loom / Bracelet, Jewelry, Earring, Necklace / Bead Ma
Publishing, Oryzastore
Paperback
Refractometers Made Easy: The Right-Way Guide to Using Gem Identification Tools
Matlins, Antoinette
Paperback
Looking at Jewelry: A Guide to Terms, Styles, and Techniques
Markowitz, Yvonne J.
Gänsicke, Susanne
Paperback
Enchanting Imagination: The Objets d'Art of Andre Chervin and Carvin French Jewelers
Bach, Debra Schmidt
Hardcover
Ultraviolet Lamps Made Easy: The Right-Way Guide to Using Gem Identification Tools
Matlins, Antoinette
Paperback
Spirit of Luxury and Design: A Perspective from Contemporary Fashion and Jewelry
Sun, Jie
Fischer, Elizabeth
Paperback
Ssef Diamond-Type Spotter and Blue Diamond Tester Made Easy: The Right-Way Guide to Using Gem Identification Tools
Matlins, Antoinette
Paperback
Winged Beauty: The Butterfly Jewellery Art of Wallace Chan
de Rochefoucauld, Juliet Weir- La
Stoehrer, Emily
Grant, Melanie
Hardcover
Cartier: Beautés Du Monde: High Jewelry and Precious Objects
Chaille, François
Cavalli, Alberto
Hardcover
Egyptian Mythology: Tales of Egyptian Gods, Goddesses, Pharaohs, & the Legacy of Ancient Egypt
Hansen, Dale
Hardcover
Gold: Old Gold, How to Earn Extra Cash Selling Gold Jewelry Without Getting Scammed
Craig, Al
Paperback
Diamonds (4th Edition): The Antoinette Matlins Buying Guide-How to Select, Buy, Care for & Enjoy Diamonds with Confidence and Knowledge
Matlins, Antoinette
Hardcover
Encyclopedia of Native American Jewelry: A Guide to History, People, and Terms
Bird-Romero, Allison
Baxter, Paula
Hardcover
Bead Graph Paper: Graph Paper for Bead Pattern Designs Your Favorite/ Loomed Bead Projects/ Bracelet, Jewelry, Earring, Necklace /8.5"x
Publishing, Oryzastore
Paperback
Jewelry & Gems at Auction: The Definitive Guide to Buying & Selling at the Auction House & on Internet Auction Sites
Matlins, Antoinette
Paperback
How To Make Handmade Jewelry: Your Step By Step Guide To Making Handmade Jewelry
Wilson, Genny
Howexpert
Hardcover
Fashion Spectacles, Spectacular Fashion: Eyewear Styles and Shapes from Vintage to 2020
Murray, Simon
Albrechtsen, Nicky
Hardcover
A World of Belts: Africa, Asia, Oceania, America from the Ghysels Collection
Leurquin, Anne
Hardcover
Braganza's Crown Jewels: The Royal Treasure of Portugal at Ajuda Palace
Ribeiro, Alberto
Scaraffia, Giuseppe
Hardcover
The Age of Grandeur: The Definitive Guide to 19th-Century Jewellery, from the Classical and Romantic to Art Nouveau
Mascetti, Daniela
Bennett, David
Hardcover
Guía Práctica del Rolex Vintage: Un manual de supervivencia para la aventura del Rolex vintage
Whte, Colin A.
Paperback
MoonSwatch: The Omega x Swatch Phenomenon A Story of Innovation, Collaboration, and Horology
Sacranie, H.
Hardcover
Jewelry Making And Design: An Illustrated Text Book For Teachers, Students Of Design, And Craft Workers In Jewelry (1917)
Cirino, Antonio
Rose, Augustus Foster
Hardcover
The Book of the Pearl: Its History, Art, Science and Industry
Kunz, George Frederick
Stevenson, Charles Hugh
Paperback
Jewelry Making And Design: An Illustrated Text Book For Teachers, Students Of Design, And Craft Workers In Jewelry (1917)
Rose, Augustus Foster
Cirino, Antonio
Paperback
Hemp Jewelry 2.0: A Quick Guide on How to Make Hemp Macrame Jewelry
Howexpert Press
McComb, Robyn
Paperback
Engagement & Wedding Rings (3rd Edition): The Definitive Buying Guide for People in Love
Bonanno, Antonio C.
Matlins, Antoinette
Hardcover
翡翠鉴赏宝典 - 世纪集团
Zhu, Lihui
Liu, Tianyi
Paperback