Beginning in the 1960s, French jeweler Jean Dinh Van designed innovative pieces that were a breath of fresh air in the staid world of jewelry. Dinh Van’s creations have always been inspired by observa
For over a century, this Place Vendome jeweler has been one of the most coveted names in haute joaillerie, winning world renown through the exceptional quality, beauty, and luxury of its jewelry desig
It is not unusual to see the colors and hear the rhythms of Africa at runway shows in Paris, New York, or Milan. But despite its influence on Western designers, African fashion is still struggling to
The movies made in the studios of Bombay brimming with ravishing eyes, generous hips, ample breasts, syrupy music, and sultry dance routines, and set in wedding-cake dAccors have spawned a distinct st
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Silently stalking its way through Cartier iconography for a century, the Panther is the proud leader of the pack of precious animals that make up the famous Cartier menagerie. A superbly stylish influ
From cave painting to aboriginal body art—the first tattoos—and from statues to masks, this volume covers the spectrum of tribal art and sets misconceptions straight. Gauguin, Picasso, and Giacometti
Presents and analyses tribal art originating from Africa, Oceania, and Southeast Asia, and discusses the functional aspects of art on tribal cultures and the influence of tribal artists on modern West