A Dictionary of Wonders : Van Cleef & Arpels - Couverture rigide

Reybaud, Fabienne

 
9782080282972: A Dictionary of Wonders : Van Cleef & Arpels

Synopsis

This book is a poetic and timeless memento, a voyage into the heart of jeweler Van Cleef & Arpels’s universe to discover their creations.

A reference volume on jeweler Van Cleef & Arpels, this opus, arranged as an alphabetical guide, is a veritable A-to-Z lexicon that revisits the themes and codes of the famous jeweler: indispensable historical references to emblematic jewels, precision watchmaking and jewelry-making techniques demonstrating unique savoir faire, and artistic collaborations. Fabienne Reybaud’s lively text leads the reader into the center of an enchanting world where everything wondrous and fantastical serves as an ever-rejuvenating source of inspiration and creativity.

This poetic and timeless memento is magnificently illustrated with original compositions―fabulous miniature worlds inhabited by the masterpieces that have forged the international identity and renown of the jewelers Van Cleef & Arpels.

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À propos de l?auteur

Depuis 1989, Fabienne Reybaud est grand reporter spécialisée dans le domaine du luxe, notamment dans la joaillerie et l'horlogerie. Elle écrit pour les plus grands noms de la presse française et a publié plus d'une dizaine de livres dont Casa Lopez, un art de vivre avec Pierre Sauvage (Flammarion, 2018) Tambour de Louis Vuitton (Thames & Hudson, 2022) ; Le Guide de la Joaillerie pour les vrais amateurs (Assouline, 2022).

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

This book is a poetic and timeless memento, a voyage into the heart of jeweler Van Cleef & Arpels’s universe to discover their creations.

A reference volume on jeweler Van Cleef & Arpels, this opus, arranged as an alphabetical guide, is a veritable A-to-Z lexicon that revisits the themes and codes of the famous jeweler: indispensable historical references to emblematic jewels, precision watchmaking and jewelry-making techniques demonstrating unique savoir faire, and artistic collaborations. Fabienne Reybaud’s lively text leads the reader into the center of an enchanting world where everything wondrous and fantastical serves as an ever-rejuvenating source of inspiration and creativity.

This poetic and timeless memento is magnificently illustrated with original compositions―fabulous miniature worlds inhabited by the masterpieces that have forged the international identity and renown of the jewelers Van Cleef & Arpels.

Les informations fournies dans la section « A propos du livre » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.