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Cartier and Islamic Art

In Search of Modernity

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The narrative explores the artistic passions of Louis Cartier, a collector fascinated by Islamic arts, particularly Persian book arts, which influenced Cartier jewelry's designs. His brother Jacques, a gem expert, journeyed to India and the Persian Gulf in the early 1910s, uncovering natural pearls that enriched their collection. This pivotal expedition marked the beginning of a cultural dialogue between the West and the Middle East, fostering a lasting relationship that enriched both worlds through art and craftsmanship.

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Cartier and Islamic Art, Pierre-Alexis Dumas

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2021
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Titolo
Cartier and Islamic Art
Sottotitolo
In Search of Modernity
Lingua
Inglese
Pubblicato
2021
Formato
Copertina rigida
Pagine
315
ISBN13
9780500024799
Serie
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4,65 su 5
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The narrative explores the artistic passions of Louis Cartier, a collector fascinated by Islamic arts, particularly Persian book arts, which influenced Cartier jewelry's designs. His brother Jacques, a gem expert, journeyed to India and the Persian Gulf in the early 1910s, uncovering natural pearls that enriched their collection. This pivotal expedition marked the beginning of a cultural dialogue between the West and the Middle East, fostering a lasting relationship that enriched both worlds through art and craftsmanship.