Church, Rachel
Brooches and Badges (Accessories)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780500480359
- author:
- Church, Rachel
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Thames & Hudson Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 22.7 x 15.7 centimetres (0.62 kg
- Genre:
- Home & Garden, Antiques & Collecting, Jewelry,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Brooches and Badges: A History of Symbolic Jewelry
This beautifully illustrated book explores the changing styles and uses of brooches and badges from medieval times to modern-day counterculture. From their origins as symbols of faith and loyalty, to their recent emergence in protest movements and identity politics, Rachel Church charts the evolution of these expressive pieces of jewelry.
Featuring a wide range of illustrations, including period paintings, sketches, and photographs, Brooches and Badges is a concise history of these versatile ornaments. Perfect for students, designers, and anyone interested in jewelry, this book showcases an array of spectacular designs worn by men and women throughout the ages.
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