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The narrative explores the artistic passions of Louis Cartier, a collector fascinated by Islamic arts, particularly Persian book arts, which influenced Cartier jewelry's designs. His brother Jacques, a gem expert, journeyed to India and the Persian Gulf in the early 1910s, uncovering natural pearls that enriched their collection. This pivotal expedition marked the beginning of a cultural dialogue between the West and the Middle East, fostering a lasting relationship that enriched both worlds through art and craftsmanship.
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Cartier and Islamic Art, Pierre-Alexis Dumas
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- Released
- 2021
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- Title
- Cartier and Islamic Art
- Subtitle
- In Search of Modernity
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Pierre-Alexis Dumas
- Publisher
- Thames & Hudson
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 315
- ISBN13
- 9780500024799
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Art & Culture, Art
- Rating
- 4.65 out of 5
- Description
- The narrative explores the artistic passions of Louis Cartier, a collector fascinated by Islamic arts, particularly Persian book arts, which influenced Cartier jewelry's designs. His brother Jacques, a gem expert, journeyed to India and the Persian Gulf in the early 1910s, uncovering natural pearls that enriched their collection. This pivotal expedition marked the beginning of a cultural dialogue between the West and the Middle East, fostering a lasting relationship that enriched both worlds through art and craftsmanship.