Gold & Silversmithing in Western Australia: A History
- ISBN-10
- 1921401435
- ISBN-13
- 9781921401435
- Category
- Art
- Pages
- 479
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2010
- Publisher
- UWA Publishing
- Author
- Dorothy Erickson
Description
This definitive history of gold and silversmithing in Western Australia has been masterfully compiled by Dorothy Erickson, the first person to be awarded a PhD in Fine Arts from the University of Western Australia. Gold & Silversmithing tells the story of the Western Australia's many talented gold and silversmiths. It examines the stylistic, social, and economic milieu in which the works were created. Featuring over 500 full color photographs, Gold & Silversmithing is a beautiful coffee table book that merges fashion, history, and cultural identity.
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