Explore tips, opinions, and features on Adornment for the Body and sold at 125 $ ; this product is listed in the Books & Magazines category, produced by , and sold by Abebooks.com.
Comprehensive catalogue of a rich private collection of early Chinese jewelry and other ornaments with focus on the Liao period but including examples ranging from the Eastern Zhou to the Ming A total of 150 items are beautifully illustrated and well described including such objects as belt hooks belt plaques crowns earrings hair pins pendants and combs as well as horse ornaments etc Objects have been crafted in a range of materials such as jade silver agate bronze etc the most spectactular pieces in the collection are those comprised of gold and amber With seven essays on related topics by leading scholars in the field 328 pp 150 colour plates bw illustrations and line drawings Size 30 x 23 cm
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Explore tips, opinions, and features on 500 Brooches Inspiring Adornments for sold at 47.25 $ ; this product is listed in the Books & Magazines category, produced by , and sold by Abebooks.com.
Never before has such an extensive and beautiful collection of brooches been assembled or photographed to such perfection Marjorie Simon a distinguished presence in the jewelry field chose the pieces and every one features the fine craftsmanship of a top contemporary jeweler The breathtaking and provocative styles range from traditional to very avantgarde and the brooches come not only in gold silver copper and wire but also in glass porcelain paper and other more unusual materials Theyre forged soldered chased and cast and surface embellishments run the gamut from enamel and metal foils to patinas and inlay In some cases detail images and artists comments accompany the fullsize photos Jewelers students collectors and anyone who loves exquisite items will appreciate the amazing diversity on display here
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A digital copy of Dress Adornment And The Body In The Hebrew Bible by Quick Download is immediately available upon purchase
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This book deals with the anthropology of food and body rituals among women in the United Arab Emirates The author shows that the pattern of aesthetic experience is governed by the interaction of cultural and religious norms which shape the characteristic social rituals of purification hospitality and personal adornment which facilitate communication among individuals The underlying symbolism psychology and philosophy of something as well known as Arabian hospitality is revealed by combining anthropological and historical approaches to the study of popular culture Separate chapters deal with the aesthetic features of different sense experiences related to traditional individual and social rituals Individual chapters deal with the sense experience of food preparation presentation and consumption by analyzing how the difference senses of touch taste sight and smell are brought into harmony to achieve aesthetic experience which corresponds to traditionally accepted Arabian and Islamic patterns of behavior in the UAE Cooking spices and rituals of presentation and consumption are used to enhance the experience of eating by adding important aesthetic dimensions The significance of the mask as well as the use of jewelry and dyes such as henna kohl and indigo are discussed and illustrated with photographs taken by the author
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20000 Years of Fashion is a definitive study of mankinds efforts to cover decorate and improve the appearance of the human body 1 188 illustrations including 356 plates in full color
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Boasting a large arched silhouette intricately detailed floral adornments at the head and a warm gold finish This decorative floor mirror will infuse your home with a blend of organic charm and sophistication Makes any space look luxurious and highend
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Create beautiful jewelry for better wellbeingDiscover the power of creating unique pieces of adornment with the intention to heal Inside Inspiritu you will turn pages borrowed from a dusty prescriptions book revealing restorative secrets of a legendary curanderaa woman healerand will become inspired to create your own unique jewelry pieces to share with others From creating your own clasps and jump rings to incorporating keepsakes with new elements there is much to discover here Youll alsoMaster a variety of metalworking jewelry techniques such as forging stamping sawing wirework and moreLearn the qualities instilled in specific colors and gemstones to truly target the needs of those you create jewelry forSee how easy it is to turn new objects into ones that appear aged and where to go to find vintage treasures to use in your worksCombine vintage elements with new materials to create striking pieces with both form and functionPamper yourself or others using the plentiful suggestions for restorative teas and other healing treatmentsWhether you enjoy making earrings bracelets or necklaces start creating beautiful jewelry for the betterment of your mind body and soul
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Punk body adornment the most notorious and celebrated of recent styles among youth emerged in the mid1970s and has persisted in varying forms to the present day This book illustrates the confrontational aesthetic of punk style and examines in detail the symbolic meanings and subversive aspects of punk body art Like members of previous subcultures denizens of the punk subculture have created a coherent and elaborate system of adornment calculated to horrify the general public An aesthetic of shock negation and cultural pessimism is revealed not only through adornment but through music art dance fanzines and dramatizations of violence The symbolic inversions ritual pollutions and carnivalesque antics of the punk movement violate the conventions of daily life The anti commercial doityourself ethos of punks with their emphasis on parody and gender confusion and an interest in the exotic and forbidden further challenge dominant cultural values and ideologies Along with a history of punk PUNK AND NEOTRIBAL BODY ART surveys the distinctive styles that have been influenced by punk ethos and aesthetic including grunge Gothic and riot grrrl and then examines the commercialization of punk style and how some punks reacted by adopting neotribal forms of body art inspired by nonWestern practices in an effort to create an oppositional identity Special focus is given to postpunk artist Perry Farrell former lead singer of Janes Addiction and founder of the annual Lollapalooza music festivals Emphasizing individual meanings and personal aesthetics the book explores the subversive and transformative appeal of tattooing piercing and scarification among youth and the ways that these forms of body modification are used to articulate feelings of estrangement mark memorable events signify a rite of passage and individualize the body in an aesthetically pleasing and symbolically powerful manner
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The seminal volume on body painting and adornment by the worlds preeminent photographers of African culture Following the international masterpiece Africa Adorned Carol Beckwith and Angela Fisher have focused on the traditions of body painting spanning the vastly unique cultures of the African continent In a contemporary world so fascinated with tattoos and piercings Beckwith and Fisher document the origins of these fashionable adornments as passed down through African tribal culture Featured are portraits of the richly colored detailed and exquisite body paintings of the Surma Karo Maasai Himba and Hamar peoples among others Drawing from expeditions in the field and firsthand experiences with African peoples and cultures over the past thirty years and with more than 250 spectacular photographs this is the definitive work on the expressiveness and imagination of African cultural painting of the human body
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The seminal volume on body painting and adornment by the worlds preeminent photographers of African culture Following the international masterpiece Africa Adorned Carol Beckwith and Angela Fisher have focused on the traditions of body painting spanning the vastly unique cultures of the African continent In a contemporary world so fascinated with tattoos and piercings Beckwith and Fisher document the origins of these fashionable adornments as passed down through African tribal culture Featured are portraits of the richly colored detailed and exquisite body paintings of the Surma Karo Maasai Himba and Hamar peoples among others Drawing from expeditions in the field and firsthand experiences with African peoples and cultures over the past thirty years and with more than 250 spectacular photographs this is the definitive work on the expressiveness and imagination of African cultural painting of the human body
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Foreign Bodies explores the definition and concept of body adornment today In search for beauty and perfection the body has become a luxury item Christoph Zellweger makes hybrid objects bridging art design and science Zellweger works in a range of different media from jewelery metalwork ceramics and textile to installation performance and computer generated material This book presents jewels art works products in development interactive installations and exhibitions Foreign Bodies documents finshed works and works in progress from public spaces to pieces worn on the body Critical essays by Martina Margetts Pietro Morandi and Sabine Runde as well as a conversation with Emma Woffenden Damian O Sullivan Iris Eichenberg and Ted Noten
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Colorfinish white Design details A cute little creature is raring to be part of your holiday adornments Carrying a spring in the body this sheep figure blends adorability and elegance If not this beautiful accent then what else can impress your guests Measurements 9in x 65in x 16in Fabric Spot clean Imported
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A newly constructed form of wall lamp characterized by asymmetrical distribution of bulbs installation The uneven body of this gold wall lamp gives out unexplainably modernized beauty for pertinent adornment of your room Globestyle clear glass shade rounds out the design with a sleek touch and pairs perfectly with a range of home decor Golden illumination of bulbs radiates grandiose nobility ideal enough for you to enjoy modern lifestyle of aesthetic spree
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Find tips, reviews, and features on The Metropolitan Museum of Art sold for 202.95 $ , available in the Jewellery category; this product belongs to The Metropolitan Museum of Art and is sold by Metmuseum.org.
Evoking the richness of classical Javanese jewelry our necklace recalls a pair of Central Javanese ear clips 8thearly 10th century in The Met collection In this powerful Southeast Asian kingdom lustrous gold was fashioned into personal adornments worn on the body made into ritual objects and traded in commerce Javanese royalty and commoners alike probably wore gleaming gold jewelry featuring intricate embellishment from granulation to floral motifs
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Our eyecatching earrings celebrate two Central Javanese ear clips 8thearly 10th century in The Met collection In this powerful Southeast Asian kingdom lustrous gold was fashioned into personal adornments worn on the body made into ritual objects and traded in commerce Javanese royalty and commoners alike probably wore gleaming gold jewelry featuring intricate embellishment from granulation to floral motifs
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Bassett Mirror Table Lamps L3339TEC The Cassidy table lamp features cermaic cavities and a cream finish This lamp is a classic addition to any space in need of subtle yet charming adornmentLamp body is constructed with Ceramic Features an onoff light switch Bulb Type A required but not included Easy assembly just attach harp finial and shade Includes a 60 inch cord for easy placement Easy assembly just attach harp finial and shade SpecificationsProduct Dimensions 170 x 170 x 280 ColorFinish White Assembly Required Yes
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An exhaustive survey of indigenous clothing in the preHispanic era this work is based on extensive and recently updated archaeological historical and ethnographic sources With parts dedicated to male and female dress military and warrior garments body adornment ornamentation and jewelry and a section on textile manufacture this volume is a wideranging analysis of the relationship between clothing and society
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