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Cartier and Islamic Art

In Search of Modernity

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  • 315 páginas
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The narrative explores the artistic passions of Louis Cartier, a collector fascinated by Islamic arts, particularly Persian book arts, which influenced Cartier jewelry's designs. His brother Jacques, a gem expert, journeyed to India and the Persian Gulf in the early 1910s, uncovering natural pearls that enriched their collection. This pivotal expedition marked the beginning of a cultural dialogue between the West and the Middle East, fostering a lasting relationship that enriched both worlds through art and craftsmanship.

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Cartier and Islamic Art, Pierre-Alexis Dumas

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Título
Cartier and Islamic Art
Subtítulo
In Search of Modernity
Idioma
Inglés
Publicado en
2021
Formato
Tapa dura
Páginas
315
ISBN13
9780500024799
Serie
Calificación
4,65 de 5
Descripción
The narrative explores the artistic passions of Louis Cartier, a collector fascinated by Islamic arts, particularly Persian book arts, which influenced Cartier jewelry's designs. His brother Jacques, a gem expert, journeyed to India and the Persian Gulf in the early 1910s, uncovering natural pearls that enriched their collection. This pivotal expedition marked the beginning of a cultural dialogue between the West and the Middle East, fostering a lasting relationship that enriched both worlds through art and craftsmanship.