Cartier

Islamic Inspiration and Modern Design

Evelyne Possémé, Judith Hénon-Raynaud

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30 April 2024

Precious metal & precious stones: artworks & design; Industrial: Commercial Art & Design

Jewellery and Islamic art, the interweaving of masterpieces

The book explores the influence of Islamic art on the production of jewelry and precious objects by Cartier, from the early 20th century to the present day. Jewellery and objects from the Cartier collection, masterpieces of Islamic art, drawings, books, photographs and archival documents trace the diversity of sources that inspired the forms and motifs used in Cartier creations. Sometimes easily identifiable, at other times decomposed and recomposed to the point of rendering their source untraceable, motifs and forms from Islamic art and architecture have integrated the stylistic language of designers to the point of constituting part of Cartier's repertoire to this day, illustrated by contemporary jewelry pieces that complete this journey. The mandorlas, palmettes, fleurons, rinceaux, sequins of Cartier jewelry are inspired in turn by motifs found in book bindings, oriental architecture and antique and contemporary jewelry purchased by Jacques Cartier during his expeditions to India. A true immersion in Cartier's creative process, this book documents the renewal of the iconic jewelry house's forms and manufacturing techniques.

Text by: Evelyne Possémé, Judith Hénon-Raynaud
Imprint: Skira
Country of Publication: France
Dimensions: Height: 275mm, Width: 215mm,
Weight: 1.420kg
ISBN: 9782370742353
ISBN 10: 2370742356
Pages: 248
Publication Date: 30 April 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Evelyne Possémé, Honorary Chief Curator of the Louvre Abu Dhabi, formerly Chief Curator of the Department of Ancient and Modern Jewelry at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. Judith Hénon-Raynaud, curator and assistant to the director of the Department of Islamic Art at the Musée du Louvre, Paris.

Reviews for Cartier: Islamic Inspiration and Modern Design

Jacques's travels live on in Cartier's breathtaking, illuminating collections.--Zaineb Al Hassani ""Condé Nast Traveler"" Take a part of it home with a book of the same name, published by Skira - 248 pages and 320 color illustrations feature jewelry and objects from the Cartier collection and the various Islamic art and architecture that continue to inspire a major part of Cartier's high jewelry repertoire.-- ""Vogue: Arabia""