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René Lalique
1903-1904
The Art Nouveau style caused a dramatic shift in jewellery design, reaching a peak around 1900 when it triumphed at the Paris International Exhibition.
Its followers created sinuous, organic pieces whose undercurrents of eroticism and death were a world away from the floral motifs of earlier generations. Art Nouveau jewellers like René Lalique also distanced themselves from conventional precious stones and put greater emphasis on the subtle effects of materials such as glass, horn and enamel.
René Lalique, 'the admitted king of Paris fashions', chose his materials for aesthetic effect and artistic refinement, not for mere preciousness or brilliance. Credited with introducing horn into the jewellery repertoire, he dazzled the public with a collection of ornamental combs made of horn. They were moulded and sculpted in the shape of flowers, waves and butterflies.
Victoria & Albert Museum (M.116A-1966 & M.116A-1966)
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Ardestan jameh Mosque/ Ardestan/ Iran
Photography: Ali alirezaei
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Here cometh April again, and as far as I can see the world hath more fools in it than ever.
Charles Lamb
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The silvery tears of April? Youth of May? Or June that breathes out life for butterflies?
John Keats, from Complete Poems; "To the Ladies Who Saw Me Crowned"
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Detail of Falling Cherry Blossoms, by Tatsumi Shimura, 1953, Japan.
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Nocturnal 2 - Ylva Ceder, 2020
Swedish, b.1976-
Blow torch and acrylic on birch plywood, 97 x 125 cm
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