Beadwork Inspired by Art: Art Nouveau Jewelry and Accessories

by Jean Campbell, Jean Campbell

Beading Works of Art is a series of beadwork project books, inspired by the colors, textures, and formsof historical art and craft traditions. The authors present full instructions for 12 one-of-a-kind beadwork projects inspired by their favorite masterpieces—by 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 jewelry 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 included, too.

96 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2008

Reviews

[Sara]

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, 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.

[Mortira]

Gorgeous and exciting designs.