When trying to formulate the definition for what this report believes contemporary jewellery is, this paper has looked at the definition given by two influential contemporary jewellers these being:
Bruce Metcalf
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| Figure 1: Metcalf, B (1997). Brooch pins, maple, copper, brass, sterling silver, 23k gold leaf. [ONLINE] |
According to Metcalf, there is no fixed definition for jewellery in itself as it may gravitate between the extremes of both sculptural may yet be closely related to textile (Metcalf, 1998). In his paper he also highlights the main five functions of jewellery which he uses as a guide in order to discover his definition of what is contemporary jewellery. As seen in figure 1, an item if jewellery may have sculptural features and still be considered an item of jewellery.
b. Liesbeth den Besten
According to art historian Liesbeth den Besten, contemporary jewellery is an item of jewellery which is reflective of that specific period which it was created in, expanding to at least a 50 year period gap (Besten, 2001).
According to art historian Liesbeth den Besten, contemporary jewellery is an item of jewellery which is reflective of that specific period which it was created in, expanding to at least a 50 year period gap (Besten, 2001).
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