More than 530 beautifully photographed examples of jewelry and art-enamel work glow from the pages of this first comprehensive study of the work and aesthetic vision of the American Arts & Crafts movement. The lives and art of the era’s top craftsmen84 jewelers, enamelists, and metalsmithsare explained with careful consideration to the contexts and influences that shaped them. The belief that beauty should be part of everyday lifewas paramount in the design reform movements of the early 20th century. Dozens of creators are featured here, including Josephine Hartwell Shaw, Frank Gardner Hale,Robert Riddle Jarvie, the Kalo Shop, Louis Comfort Tiffany, and the Roycroft. Although jewelry and enamelwork pieces received appreciative critical acclaim in that period, during today’s revival of interest in the US Arts & Crafts movement, they have attracted scant attention from art historians. This collection fills that void and is a valuable resource for collectors and historians.By Rosalie BerberianRosalie Berberian, recognized as an authority on the silver, jewelry, and art enamels of the American Arts & Crafts movement, was presented the Lifetime Achievement Award by the National Conference
of Arts & Crafts in 2008 for her pioneering work.531 color & b/w imagesJewelry and Enamels of the American Arts & Crafts Movement531 color & b/w images