On Body and Soul: Contemporary Armor to Amulets
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| Rating | : | 4.55 (513 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0764346474 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 152 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-09-22 |
| Language | : | English |
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. She was formerly editor of Sculpture and of Glass Quarterly magazines. She has lectured widely on contemporary art and served as guest curator for several exhibitions, among them Different Tempers: Jewelry and Blacksmithing; Body Language: Contemporary Art Jewelry; and this book s companion exhibition, Protective Ornament: Contemporary Amulets to Armor. About the Author Suzanne Ramljak, a writer, art historian, and curator, is editor of Metalsmith magazine and curator of exhibitions at the American Federation of Arts. Ramljak is the author of Crafting a Legacy: Contemporary American Crafts in the Philadelphia Museum of Art and Elie Nadelman: Clas
Focusing on work from the twenty-first century, this captivating book features some of today's finest artists and metalsmiths and testifies to the continued relevance of this creative pursuit. Among the works of art are helmets, elaborate knuckledusters, pendants, collars, rings, bracelets, metal jackets, and chain mail, all designed for safety.. From the beginning of time, armor and amulets have been used for protection and are found in cultures across the globe, and those who crafted them have been esteemed as artists by their communities. An exciting array of protective hardware (armor, barriers, wearable weaponry) and protective "software" (charms, amulets, talismans), reveal a broad range of strategies for human defense. The contemporary examples showcased here, in 200 eye-catching images, demonstrate the enduring artistry of the forms and the crucial role such objects can play in safeguarding body and soul, especially in our current Age of Terror. An introductory essay charts the wider cultural terrain of protective ornament--touching on issues of history, anthropology, and psychology, while portfolio sections spotlight subsets of defensive and offensive wear
Suzanne Ramljak, a writer, art historian, and curator, is editor of Metalsmith magazine and curator of exhibitions at the American Federation of Arts. Ramljak is the author of Crafting a Legacy: Contemporary American Crafts in the Philadelphia Museum of Art and Elie Nadelman: Classical Folk, and has contributed to numerous other
Beautiful and terrifying This fascinating book addresses the most basic human impulse: to protect and defend the self against threats and fears, real and imagined. The armor and amulets of the subtitle refer to objects, both beautiful and terrifying, made by contemporary jewelry artisans, whose work is rarely seen by the general public, and who are responding to the Age of Terror, an age in which we now all live. There’s a necklace made of handgun triggers, a cuff made of porcupine quills, and no less than five different designs for contemporary chastity belts that can be read as a response to the widespread tyranny of rape in the world. In t. "Metal Masterpieces" Mary Alvarado I love it not only because my friend's work is on the cover, and her fantastic works of art are in the book, as well, but the whole book is filled with stunning metal works. From chastity belts to metal knuckles and talons, it is filled with very creative and imaginative choices, wonderful and sensuous to look at! I am so inspired, it makes me want to take workshops in metal. A very exciting and beautiful book. Bravo to Suzanne Ramljak, who obviously has exquisite taste! And congratulations to the talented artists who made it into this book, no small feat!. "Such a beautiful and historically fascinating book" according to Amazon Customer. Such a beautiful and historically fascinating book. Some of the photos brought me back to visits that I had to museums around the world, where such armor and amulets were on display. The display of protective armor at the Tower Of London comes easily to mind. Fabulous imagery and insightful commentary of the significance of these historic pieces. A well-researched and finely presented book, sure to delight history buffs and metal-smiths everywhere.