Synopses & Reviews
The technical skills traditionally acquired in jewelry ateliers have enabled the production of precious jewelry that combines prestige and market value. Rings, necklaces, bracelets, brooches: this book features works by 58 artisans from three generations who have studied in several European countries. From Hand to Hand celebrates the transmission of traditions and knowledge from the past to the present. The words of the jewelers themselves, passing on the secrets of their trade, and those of the apprentices, accompany the images that depict their stunning creations.
About the Author
Carole Guinard is a curator and designer. A creator of jewelry, and the founder of the N gallery in Lausanne (1986-95), for the last ten years she has been the exhibition designer at MUDAC (MusŽe de design et d'arts appliques contemporaines, Lausanne), where she is also curator of the collection of contemporary jewelry.
Liesbeth den Besten is a freelance journalist and writes for Dutch and international art and design magazines. She is the chairwoman of the Francoise van den Bosch Foundation for contemporary jewelry.
Mnica Gaspar is an art historian and free-lance curator. She writes on jewelry and other artifacts in their position between art and design.