When Gold Blossoms: Indian Jewelry from the Susan L. Beningson Collection
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| Rating | : | 4.88 (843 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0856675997 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-09-03 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Aitken, an art historian who specializes in Indian art.. Molly E
Antiques Magazine: "What a beautiful shiny, gleaming book to brighten up Christmas." "this lavishly illustrated book celebrates the breath-taking dazzle and awesome technical craftsmanship of Indian jewellery." "offers real insight into the role of ornamentation and its significance in Indian culture." "A fascinating look into a continent as seen through its ancient traditions of personal decoration."
The focus of the collection is jewelry from the south of India, particularly women's jewelry and the jewelry of the gods. The book looks at Indian experiences of jewelry: past and present, literary and literal, communal and individualistic, conventional and playful, and even defiant, as seen in the Susan Beningson collection of Indian Jewelry. The book is published in conjunction with an expedition at the Asia Society from September 14, 2004 to January 23, 2005