Rings

Jewelry of Power, Love and Loyalty

Diana Scarisbrick, James Fenton

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Thames & Hudson Ltd
01 August 2013

Industrial: Commercial Art & Design; Jewellery & beadcraft

This is the first book devoted exclusively to rings to be arranged thematically rather than chronologically. Diana Scarisbrick, a world expert, illuminates hundreds of examples of rings with her rich historical and literary knowledge: signets; rings associated with love, marriage and friendship; devotional, protective and ecclesiastical rings; memento mori and memorial rings; rings associated with famous people; diamond rings; and rings as accessories. She makes us delight in them as works of art, and makes their context come alive through paintings, drawings and vivid quotations.

Rings of all periods are included - from ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome through the Middle Ages and Renaissance up to the 20th century. The rings are drawn not only from great museums but from private collections, pre-eminently that of the noted gem dealer and art patron Benjamin Zucker.

By: Diana Scarisbrick, James Fenton
Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 225mm, Width: 218mm, Spine: 33mm
Weight: 1.550kg
ISBN: 9780500291122
ISBN 10: 0500291128
Pages: 384
Publication Date: 01 August 2013
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Diana Scarisbrick is an art historian specializing in the history of engraved gems and jewellery.

Reviews for Rings: Jewelry of Power, Love and Loyalty

'A fascinating book that’s equal parts eye-candy and wow-inducing art-history lesson' - Art Jewelry 'An essential guide' - Harper’s Bazaar '… makes us delight in them as works of art, and makes their context come alive through paintings, drawings and vivid quotation' - Antiques Info