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Title: Jewellery

Note: Reading ease score: 58.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

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Summary: "Jewellery" by H. Clifford Smith is a scholarly examination of the history and artistry of personal ornaments, published in the early 20th century. The work systematically explores various styles of jewellery from ancient civilizations through to the modern era, emphasizing the artistic and cultural significance of these adornments across different periods. With a focus primarily on European jewellery, it delves into the craftsmanship and symbolic meanings that these pieces have held throughout history. The opening of the book introduces the definition of jewellery as a form of personal ornamentation, distinguishing it from mere decorative objects. It outlines the systematic structure of the work, which organizes the discussion of jewellery by historical periods, with a particular emphasis on the ancient Egyptians, whose elaborate burial customs preserved many examples of their craftsmanship. Additionally, the text highlights the symbolic significance of various ornaments, such as the scarab in Egyptian culture, and begins to set the context for a deeper exploration of specific types of jewellery and their evolution over time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Smith, H. Clifford (Harold Clifford), 1876-1960

EBook No.: 47823

Published: Dec 30, 2014

Downloads: 206

Language: English

Subject: Jewelry

LoCC: Fine Arts: Decorative and Applied Arts, Decoration and Ornament

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Jewellery

Note: Reading ease score: 58.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Chuck Greif, Anne Storer and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images available at the Posner
Memorial Collection (http: //posner.library.cmu.edu/Posner/))

Summary: "Jewellery" by H. Clifford Smith is a scholarly examination of the history and artistry of personal ornaments, published in the early 20th century. The work systematically explores various styles of jewellery from ancient civilizations through to the modern era, emphasizing the artistic and cultural significance of these adornments across different periods. With a focus primarily on European jewellery, it delves into the craftsmanship and symbolic meanings that these pieces have held throughout history. The opening of the book introduces the definition of jewellery as a form of personal ornamentation, distinguishing it from mere decorative objects. It outlines the systematic structure of the work, which organizes the discussion of jewellery by historical periods, with a particular emphasis on the ancient Egyptians, whose elaborate burial customs preserved many examples of their craftsmanship. Additionally, the text highlights the symbolic significance of various ornaments, such as the scarab in Egyptian culture, and begins to set the context for a deeper exploration of specific types of jewellery and their evolution over time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Smith, H. Clifford (Harold Clifford), 1876-1960

EBook No.: 47823

Published: Dec 30, 2014

Downloads: 206

Language: English

Subject: Jewelry

LoCC: Fine Arts: Decorative and Applied Arts, Decoration and Ornament

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.