Art as Adornment: The Life and Work of Arthur George Smith By Charles L. Russell Hardcover 1478744782 9781478744788 Art as Adornment: The Life and Work of Arthur George Smith Art as The Life and Work of Arthur Smith is a splendid documentary writing about a prominent player in the Modernist Jewelry Movement. The trade name, ArtSmith came to resonate with fashion and theater types in New York and all over the country during the three decades following World War II. As a Black navigating the racial tensions of the period, Arthur Smith managed to rise above the fray and achieve extraordinary success in the development of designs for jewelry that were eminently wearable and for the wearer a decorative pizazz triumph. With over 150 illustrations, this book will take you on an awe inspiring journey starting with his parents migratory trek from Jamaica through Cuba and ultimately to New York City, Arthurs education in the arts, and concluding with a detailed description of his jewelry styling and creativity.

And concluding with a detailed description of his jewelry styling and creativity Art as Adornment The Life and Work of Arthur George SmithReviewed by Susan Violante for Reader Views 11 16 Art as Adornment The Life and Work of Arthur George Smith by Charles L Russell is not just a book about art it is a testament of a life that left a mark in jewelry art and art history The book is organized in two parts with few chapters within each part It has a big collection of beautiful pictures not only of Arthur George Smith s jewelry but also personal pictures of Arthur and his family and friends Although this book can be an awesome resource for art students or enthusiasts.

Art as The Life and Work of Arthur Smith is a splendid documentary writing about a prominent player in the Modernist Jewelry Movement The trade name ArtSmith came to resonate with fashion and theater types in New York and all over the country during the three decades following World War II As a Black navigating the racial tensions of the period Arthur Smith managed to rise above the fray and achieve extraordinary success in the development of designs for jewelry that were eminently wearable and for the wearer a decorative pizazz triumph With over 150 illustrations this book will take you on an awe inspiring journey starting with his parents migratory trek from Jamaica through Cuba and ultimately to New York City Arthur s education in the arts I loved that this is not limited to a biography This book is the story of an amazing artist a life and a piece of history which includes his art It is an excellent resource about the making of a successful artist and his legacy. Charles L Russell s love for the artist and his work is evident starting with the foreword Although he chose narrative to share Arthur George Smith s life and work the writing style pictures and book format flows and entertains while delivering detailed information about his art and technique My only issue with the book is that because of the wonderful work I would have loved it in a hard cover and a format that could be displayed as a conversation piece on a coffee table. Overall I found Art as Adornment The Life and Work of Arthur George Smith by Charles L Russell a lovely book to have in a library an awesome resource book for an artist and a piece of history to be read shared and displayed It will definitely make an awesome gift English

Art as Adornment: The Life and Work of Arthur George Smith By Charles L. Russell

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