Product Description

Beading Works of Art is a series of beadwork project books, inspired by the colours, textures, and forms of historical art and craft traditions. The authors present full instructions for 12 one-of-a-kind beadwork projects inspired by their favorite masterpieces from some of the world s finest artists. In this volume, working with a canvas of beads, thread, and a variety of techniques from stringing to weaving, readers learn to recreate the jewellery and home decor objects of the Art Nouveau period, an art style known for its graceful, flowing curves and natural shapes. The historical photograph that inspired each project and detailed step-by-step instructions and drawings are also included.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #266882 in Books
• Published on: 2008-11-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 96 pages

Review
Twelve projects have been inspired by Art Nouveau. Each project has a photo of the piece of art that inspired it and comprehensive step-by-step instructions to create the jewellery. I particularly liked the Klimt vase. The book is very well produced and a pleasure to own. --karen platt reviews dot com

I have owned and enjoyed reading this fine and thoughtful jewelry design book for several months now. I believe that the Art Nouveau movement is quite complex and difficult to understand. Fortunately Judith Durant and Jean Campbell have paired together successfully on other beadwork books (one was another "art inspired" book I recommend, Impressionist Jewelry), and are able to make clear what might be complicated to grasp. The Art Nouveau movement, popular at its peak during the 1880's up through the early 1900's, not only reacted against the influence of Industrial Revolution, it embraced it, as many of the aspects of the actual buildings designed at the time and the decorative Art Nouveau styles could only have been made possible by the new techniques of the Industrial Revolution itself. This is pointed out by the authors of this book. I am only disappointed that an Aubrey Beardsley project was not included in Art Nouveau. Otherwise I find it great! The Laburnum bracelet, which is influenced by a lamp designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany, is stunning, true to its origins, and drenched with the earthy color of semiprecious stones and bronzed components. The Lalique earrings are charming and elegant in crystal and gold. The Metro Station earrings are fabulous and teach the reader, in excellent fashion, at least two new types of wire working if you are a newbie. The cover piece is so Parisian, sexy, and so representative of the famous nightclub, Chat Noir, for which the bracelet is named, I expected a French Quarter nightclub show when I opened the book. Live your dreams! As Art Nouveau style has a lot of meaning for me, with its rich organic heritage and its sensuous vine-y power (after all, it influenced all the 1960's-70's psychedelic posters, when I was young), I am drawn to this finely researched and well orchestrated book. The projects are lovely and cool, including the one accessory piece, an amazing and outstanding beaded vase after The Kiss by Klimt. One project that took my breath away: The Galleries Lafayette Dome Pendant. If you have ever had the opportunity to stare up at that dome, you will be in awe at what the authors have managed to accomplish in replicating, with great care, drama, and love: the beautiful ceiling of the Galleries Lafayette, which was built in 1912. If you love Art Nouveau, try this book. It is terrific. --pretty kitty moon dog jewellry

Beadwork Inspired by Art: Art Nouveau jewelry and accessories: by Jean Campbell & Judith Durant offers a unique view. 'Inspired by the great masterpieces of fine artists - and working with a vast array of beads and numerous techniques from stringing to weaving - beadworkers can produce their own works of art.' Jean & Judith constructed 12 designs that were influenced by their favorite Art Nouveau masterpieces. 'Art Nouveau, which means 'new art' in French, is a style of art, design, and architecture that developed across Western Europe and North America in the late nineteenth century and ended at the onset of World War 1 in 1914 ... Characterized during its early phase by flowing lines and curves-often in the form of flowers, vines, and leaves, and later in more geometric, rectilinear, and cubic forms-the style was used in architecture, interior design, jewelry, sculpture, and glassworks in addition to paintings, illustrations, and posters. I love the colors in this book. The projects pop off the pages. Their inspiration is drawn from so many different types of items, from a lamp, a painting to a ceiling dome. I love the transition from one work of art to another, very neat! From the back cover: 'You'll find the historical photograph that inspired each project and detailed step-by-step instructions and drawings for beading it, too. Make all twelve, and soon you'll be designing your own works of art!' Works of art include paintings by, but are not limited to: Painting by Vitezlav Karel Masek Council Room Door by Franz von Stuck Laburnum Lamp by Louis Comfort Tiffany Galeries Lafayette Dome (ceiling) designed by Georges Chedanne & Ferdinand Chanut. --soft flex company

About the Author
Jean Campbell is the founding editor-in-chief of Beadwork magazine. She has written or edited more than 30 books on beading. Judith Durant is the author of Ready, Set, Bead for CPi.

Customer Reviews

Beading - Art Nouveau
Contains pictures of art nouveau items on which beaded jewellery is based. Lots of inspirational and original projects.