Sparkling gems, luxurious materials, and elegant designs — explore 75 glorious pieces of jewelry by Cartier, Lalique, Van Cleef & Arpels, and other French design houses in Bijoux Parisiens.
Sparkling gems, luxurious materials, elegant designs, and superb craftsmanship distinguish works by the great Parisian jewelry houses. Exploring the intersection of French art, fashion, and history, Bijoux Parisiens presents 75 glorious pieces of jewelry by Cartier, Lalique, Van Cleef & Arpels, and others.
Featuring jewelry from the 17th through the mid-20th centuries, the exhibition traces changing styles from lavish Baroque adornments through stately Neoclassical pieces to modern Art Deco designs. Additional decorative objects, design drawings, and prints illuminate the jewelry’s place and significance within French history and culture. Drawn from the collection of the Petit Palais, one of Paris’s greatest museums, these brilliant creations reflect the work of dozens of talented artists, designers, and entrepreneurs who collaborated to create extraordinary works of art.
ArtsPass holders: buy one, get one free general admission.
Free for Taft members; $12-$16 non-members.
Phone: 513-684-4516
2017/02/11 - 2017/05/14
Taft Museum of Art
316 Pike St , Cincinnati , OH 45202