Cartier and Islamic Art

Name: Cartier and Islamic Art
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9780500024799
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Cartier and Islamic Art explores the profound influence of Islamic art on the iconic jewellery house of Cartier. Focusing on Louis Cartier's passion for Persian book arts, geometric designs, and vibrant colour schemes, the book reveals how these elements shaped Cartier's distinctive style. It also highlights Jacques Cartier's pivotal expeditions to India and the Persian Gulf to source natural pearls, marking the meaningful exchange between Islamic culture and Cartier's craftsmanship. Accompanying a major exhibition in Paris, this lavish volume features 250 illustrations and expert insights into the fusion of Islamic motifs and luxury jewellery.
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Ideal for enthusiasts of fine jewellery, Islamic art, cultural history, and luxury collectors interested in the intersection of heritage and contemporary design.

A sumptuous exploration of the influence of the Islamic arts on Cartier’s jewelry.

A sumptuous exploration of the influence of the Islamic arts on Cartier's jewelry, published to accompany a major exhibition at the Musée des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Description

Louis Cartier (1875-1942), the grandson of Cartier founder Louis-Francois, was an impassioned collector and lover of the arts. He was particularly entranced by Islamic arts, especially Persian book arts, geometric shapes and colour combinations, and its motifs and exotic colour palette are apparent in Cartier jewellery to this day.

However, it was his younger brother Jacques - an expert in precious stones - who travelled to India and the Persian Gulf in 1911 and 1912 to discover the culture and bring home the true treasures of the Middle East: natural pearls. This was the pivotal moment when the dialogue between these two worlds opened up, eventually blossoming into a beautiful relationship that has lasted for decades.

Published to accompany a major exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, this lavish book delves into the Cartier archives to trace the story of Louis Cartier's love of Islamic art and the ways in which he incorporated Islam's stylised yet abstract motifs into Cartier's jewellery. Dazzling photographs of Cartier jewellery are accompanied by in-depth texts from a raft of distinguished scholars of both Islam and the decorative arts.

Cartier and Islamic Art features 250 illustrations.

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The Jewellery Editor praises the book for its elegance and depth, inviting readers to either indulge in meticulous research or simply admire the stunning collection of jewellery and artworks showcased.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780500024799

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 11 November 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Contributors:

Text by Pascale Lepeu
Text by Violette Petit
Text by Judith Heynon-Reynaud
Text by Évelyne Possémé
Text by Heather Ecker
Text by Sarah Schleuning
Text by Heather Heynon-Renaud

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 235.0mm

Height: 295.0mm

Weight: 2030g

Pages: 320

Collections

Arts & Culture Home & Garden Non-Fiction

About the Author

Heather Ecker is Marguerite S. Hoffman and Thomas W. Lentz Curator of Islamic and Medieval Art at Dallas Museum of Art. Judith Henon-Renaud is Deputy Director of the Department of Islamic Arts at the Louvre. Pascale Lepeu is curator of the Cartier Collection. Violette Petit is head of the Cartier Paris Archives. Évelyne Possémé is Chief Curator, Art Nouveau-Art Deco and Antique and Modern Jewelry at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris. Sarah Schleuning is Interim Chief Curator and The Margot B. Perot Senior Curator of Decorative Arts and Design at Dallas Museum of Art.