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Ideal for horology enthusiasts, art and decorative-arts lovers, history buffs, and collectors appreciating the intersection of craftsmanship and artistic expression.
Published in partnership with the prestigious Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie, this book presents a panorama of the most beautiful timepieces from the Middle Ages to the present
Published in partnership with the prestigious Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie, this book presents a panorama of the most beautiful timepieces from the Middle Ages to the present
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Lavishly illustrated, The Beauty of Time contains a selection of nearly two hundred wonders—from mechanical and pendulum clocks to pocket and wristwatches. The timepieces are annotated by an expert horology historian and accompanied by a text that elucidates the cultural and artistic contexts in which they were created.
As a counterpoint to the timepieces, extensive reproductions of artistic masterpieces provide perspective regarding the technical advances of each period and demonstrate the evolution of aesthetic tastes over time.
This unique book, an homage to a single instrument—so often conceived as a work of art—is intended as much for horology enthusiasts as for art and decorative-arts aficionados, history lovers, and collectors.
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ISBN: 9782080203410
Publisher: Editions Flammarion
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 18 January 2018
Country: France
Imprint: Flammarion
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 275.0mm
Height: 230.0mm
Weight: 1660g
Pages: 280
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About the Author
The Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie, established in 2005, is dedicated to safeguarding the centuriesold traditions of fine watchmaking. The FHH actively supports responsible business practices and works to combat counterfeiting in the industry.
François Chaille is passionate about art history, fashion, jewelry, and horology. He has published over a dozen works with Flammarion, including Cartier: Creative Writing, the three volumes of The Cartier Collection (Jewelry, Timepieces, and Precious Objects), Audemars Piguet: Master Watchmaker since 1875, and Girard Perregaux.
Historian and expert on fine watchmaking, Dominique Fléchon is the author of many specialist works, including Secrets of Vacheron Constantin and The Mastery of Time.
Franco Cologni, who has worked in the luxury sector for over fifty years, is renowned for his reference books on watchmaking and jewelry, including The Cartier Collection: Timepieces and The Cartier Tank Watch, his third volume on the iconic wristwatch. He is currently Chairman of the Cultural Council of the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie and Founder and President of The Cologni Foundation for the Métiers d’Art.
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