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Cartier and Islamic Art: In Search of Modernity
Cartier and Islamic Art: In Search of Modernity
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Louis Cartier, the grandson of Cartier founder Louis-Francois, was an avid collector and lover of Islamic arts. His younger brother Jacques traveled to India and the Persian Gulf in 1911 and 1912 to discover the culture and bring home natural pearls, which opened up a dialogue between these two worlds and blossomed into a beautiful relationship. This book delves into the Cartier archives to trace the story of Cartier's love of Islamic art and how he incorporated its motifs into his jewelry.
\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 320 pages
\n Publication date: 11 November 2021
\n Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
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Louis Cartier, the grandson of Cartier founder Louis-Francois, was a passionate collector and admirer of the arts, particularly captivated by Islamic arts. He was particularly drawn to Persian book arts, geometric shapes, and color combinations, which are evident in Cartier jewelry to this day. However, it was his younger brother Jacques, an expert in precious stones, who embarked on a journey to India and the Persian Gulf in 1911 and 1912. His mission was to discover the culture and bring back the true treasures of the Middle East: natural pearls. This pivotal moment marked the beginning of a beautiful relationship between these two worlds, which eventually blossomed into a lasting partnership that has endured for decades.
To accompany a major exhibition at the Musée des Arts Decoratifs in Paris, this lavish book delves into the Cartier archives to trace the story of Louis Cartier's love for Islamic art and the ways in which he incorporated Islamic stylized yet abstract motifs into his jewelry. Dazzling photographs of Cartier jewelry are accompanied by in-depth texts from a diverse range of distinguished scholars, both in Islam and the decorative arts. With 250 illustrations, this book offers a captivating glimpse into the world of Louis Cartier and his profound influence on the art of jewelry.
\n Weight: 2002g\n
Dimension: 241 x 299 x 29 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780500024799\n \n
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