25,000 Years of Jewelry
Author: Maren Eichhorn-johannsen, Adelheid Rasche, Astrid Bahr, Svenia Schneider, & 1 More
ISBN: 978-3791379128
Price: Rs. 4560.00 • ✓ 100% Genuine Publisher Edition
Book Overview
Now available in a new edition, this opulent book reaches back 25,000 years to trace the history of jewelry from the Paleolithic Era to the present day. Drawn from the extensive holdings of the Staatliche Museen in Berlin, this collection of jewelry through the ages links cultures and eras to show how the design, wearing, and collecting of personal adornment has evolved over the ages. They range from classic items such as necklaces, rings and earrings to less common items with origins in non-European cultures. The book features jewelry ranging from the splendid crowns of ancient Greece, gold earrings from Babylon and jewelled collars worn by 13th-century Islamic royalty to more modern pieces such as those contained in the imperial collection of Queen Louise of Prussia, Art Nouveau jewelry designed by Rene Lalique, and work by contemporary designers. This chronologically arranged survey includes numerous brief essays and 400 illustrations with detailed captions, making it an ideal reference for anyone interested in cultural history, the history of jewelry, or the art and craft of jewelry making.
Browse this title within our Children's Books collection. Edition details: Images in this review, English, 383 pages. Reference ISBN: 978-3791379128.
About the Author
For the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin by Maren Eichhorn-Johannsen and Adelheid Rasche. MAREN EICHHORN-JOHANNSEN is deputy head of the department of Exhibitions and Special Events at the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin. ADELHEID RASCHE is head of the collection of Textiles, Clothing and Jewellery at the Germanisches Nationalmuseum, Nuremberg.
Book Specifications & Quick Facts
- Reading Level
- Ages 6–10 / Early Readers
- Language & Format
- English • Images in this review
- ISBN Reference
- 978-3791379128
- Publisher
- Prestel Pub
- Pan-India Delivery
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What is this book about?
Now available in a new edition, this opulent book reaches back 25,000 years to trace the history of jewelry from the Paleolithic Era to the present day. Drawn from the extensive holdings of the Staatliche Museen in Berlin, this collection of jewelry through the ages links cultures and eras to show...
Who should read this book?
Ideal for young readers, parents, and elementary school students looking for an engaging, humor-filled adventure that builds reading confidence and vocabulary.
Why Readers Pick This Edition
- You’ll love this book for its sheer depth and visual richness. Spanning 25,000 years, it lets you trace how jewelry reflects power, belief, beauty, and identity across cultures. With 400 stunning illustrations and expert commentary from museum collections, it feels like having a private gallery at home. Whether you’re studying art history or simply fascinated by adornment, this premium reference rewards slow browsing and repeated returns.
- Published by Prestel Pub.
- Language: English.
- Page count: 383.
Catalog Description
Now available in a new edition, this opulent book reaches back 25,000 years to trace the history of jewelry from the Paleolithic Era to the present day. Drawn from the extensive holdings of the Staatliche Museen in Berlin, this collection of jewelry through the ages links cultures and eras to show how the design, wearing, and collecting of personal adornment has evolved over the ages. They range from classic items such as necklaces, rings and earrings to less common items with origins in non-European cultures. The book features jewelry ranging from the splendid crowns of ancient Greece, gold earrings from Babylon and jewelled collars worn by 13th-century Islamic royalty to more modern...
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