[Jewelry making - Article 01073] - Re: [Orchid] Learning about the History of Jewelry

[tlmcd AT netzero.com]

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    Jewelry History Education - (European Dark Ages) 

    I've seen a few posts on this subject lately, and especially since
    Mike O'toole introduced himself yesterday and mentioned that
    "Ancient/medieval/early rennaissance pieces from Northern Europe get
    "my motor running" so to speak." I thought I for a change might have
    something to offer the group.  As you know, the "Dark Ages" 
    (roughly 6th to 9th centuries) was a rather bleak time for most of
    Europe.  The exception to much of the plummeting art world at the
    time was Ireland and certain other Celtic/Viking strongholds where
    monks pretty much isolated themselves in pretty, very hard to reach
    round towers.  Here, the decorative arts flourished. 

    I got to tour the National Museum of Ireland "Collin's Barracks"
    display of dark age celtic goldsmithing this last summer, and it was
    incredible.  For those of you who are interested in seeing the items
    but can't quite justify the cost of traveling over there, there is an
    incredible book on the subject called "Work of Angels: Masterpieces
    of Celtic Metalwork, 6th to 9th Centuries"  by Susan Youngs.  It's
    out of print, but you can still find used copies. I got one for about
    $45.00 (a steal)  after diligently searching Ebay, amazon, alibris,
    and half.com. I sold it to a friend who was a little more ecstatic
    about it then I was, since she didn't get to see the stuff in person.

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Work of Angels: Masterpieces of Celtic Metalwork, 6th to 9th Centuries
By Susan Youngs

http://www.ganoksin.com/jewelry-books/us/product/0714105546.htm

Media: Paperback
Manufacturer : British Museum Press
Release data : 1989

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Hugs,
Tina McDonald
tlmcd AT netzero.com

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