Decorative Arts

European Fan The Untold Story

Hahn Eura Eunkyung

Throughout their history, hand fans were used not only as tools for everyday life but also as status symbols, religious ritual artifacts, fashion items, and even devices for discreet communication. The richness of symbolic and aesthetic aspects of fans is that of sophisticated and comprehensive artworks. European Fan explores the thematic, stylistic, as well as production aspects of 60 carefully selected European 18th to 20th century fans from Eurus Collection. Along with its beautiful fan illustrations, the book invites the reader to discover their untold stories. Eurus Collection, under the direction of Hahn Eura Eunkyung, is a sister institution of Hwajeong Museum in Seoul. With more than one thousand fans from all over the world, Eurus Collection is the largest of its kind in Asia. By engaging in various research, exhibition, and publication projects, the collection strives to raise public awareness of the value of fans.

The Art of Wallpapers: Morris & Co. in Context

Mary Schoeser

This extensively illustrated volume focuses on William Morris (1834–1896), placing his wallpaper designs within the context of the radical changes in taste witnessed during the Victorian era.

Amplifying Morris’s role in the creation of an influential and lasting style, his work is set within a selection by other designers, including Christopher Dresser and C. F. A. Voysey. Also introduced are firms of significance including Jeffrey & Co. and Arthur Sanderson & Sons, both of whom block-printed the Morris wallpapers. In a highly visual presentation, what is revealed are influences across time and within a global context, as pertinent to the creation of wallpaper art in the 19th century as it is today.

Ring Redux The Susan Grant Lewin Collection

Ursula Ilse-Neuman

Ring Redux presents more than 100 avant-garde rings by international artists who explore this age-old jewelry form with great vitality and relevance to society today. In the essay ‘Riffs on Rings’, Ursula Ilse-Neuman provides valuable insights into the astonishing variations on one of the most intimate and enduring forms of body adornment. The skill and audacity infused in these intimate sculptural forms is captured in stunning new color photographs. In the ‘Artists’ Voices’ section, the jewelers provide perspectives on the conception and execution of their works. The collection of rings presented here has been acquired over five decades by Susan Grant Lewin and will be exhibited at the SCAD Museum of Art, Savannah, Georgia.

9781785514128

Scala Arts & Heritage Publishers Ltd 6.625 x 8.875in. 248pp., 172 col. June 2022 $20.95/CDN$27.00 Hardback

9781788841689

ACC Art Books 8.625 x 11.75in. 176pp. April 2022 $40.00/CDN$50.00 Paperback

9783897906259

Arnoldsche Art Publishers 9 x 9.75in. 208pp., 255 col. October 2022 $60.00/CDN$78.00 Hardcover

The Modern Guide to Antique Jewellery

Beth Bernstein

The ultimate go-to guide, The Modern Guide to Antique Jewellery takes the reader on a tour through time, venturing from the 1700s all the way through to the early 20th century. From how to look chic while wearing jewelry that outdates you by 100 years, to how to spot and score the best pieces, this book is a must-read for all enthusiasts and collectors. Fun factual tidbits are presented in a witty, conversational style, and lively narratives explore each piece’s history.

Part travelog, featuring the most influential shops in New York, LA, London, Paris and Amsterdam; part educational guide, with anecdotes from dealers and experts; and part celebration of historical jewelry, this book is an invaluable and accessible reference. Topics covered include (but are not limited to): how to identify the most popular gemstones, materials, styles and collectible pieces in the market today, and how to select antique jewelry to complement your lifestyle. The Modern Guide to Antique Jewellery will reveal what to look for and where to locate rare finds, as well as how the experts score the pieces that decorate the fingers, ears, necks and wrists of the collector.

A fun, lively and chic guide to antique jewelry, from the 1700s to the early 20th century.

9781788841580

ACC Art Books 6.5 x 8.875in. 192pp. April 2022 $35.00/CDN$45.00 Hardback

In Perfect Shape

Fritz Hansen

When you step into the headquarters of Fritz Hansen in Allerød, northwest of Copenhagen, you breathe in the spirit of a company that has made design history.

With over 150 breathtaking photos, this thoughtfully designed coffee table book recounts the history of an exclusive brand, the marvelous pieces of furniture that has made it so revered, and provides examples of how a single piece of furniture can beautify an entire room or building, and fire the imagination of those who live there. Whether you’re leaving the world of Fritz Hansen in Allerød or closing this book, it will be with a wealth of new creative ideas and the knowledge that before sustainability became a trendy buzzword, Fritz Hansen was already practicing it in its purest sense, true to its motto of ‘Crafting Timeless Design’.

9783961713769

teNeues Publishing 12.625 x 9.875in. 224pp., 175 col.and b.&w. March 2022 $75.00/CDN$97.50 Hardback An updated homage to the legendary Danish furniture brand on its 150th anniversary, and an inspiration for those who are passionate about interiors, design, and craftsmanship.