The Beauty of Time by Dominique Flechon
Lavishly illustrated, The Beauty of Time contains a selection of nearly two hundred wonders- from mechanical and pendulum clocks to pocket and wristwatches. The timepieces are annotated by an expert horology historian and accompanied by a text that elucidates the cultural and artistic contexts in which they were created. As a counterpoint to the timepieces, extensive reproductions of artistic masterpieces provide perspective regarding the technical advances of each period and demonstrate the evolution of aesthetic tastes over time. This unique book, an homage to a single instrument-so often conceived as a work of art- is intended as much for horology enthusiasts as for art and decorative-arts aficionados, history lovers, and collectors.
Fran�ois Chaille is an author. Passionate about art history, fashion, jewelry, and horology, he has published over a dozen works with Flammarion, including The Book of Ties, Cartier: Creative Writing, the three volumes of The Cartier Collection (Jewelry, Timepieces, and Precious Objects), Audemars Piguet: Master Watchmaker Since 1875, and Girard Perregaux.
Historian and expert on fine watchmaking, Dominique Fl�chon is the author of many specialist works, including Secrets of Vacheron Constantin and The Mastery of Time, both published by Flammarion.
Historian and expert on fine watchmaking, Dominique Fl�chon is the author of many specialist works, including Secrets of Vacheron Constantin and The Mastery of Time, both published by Flammarion.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9782080203410 |
| ISBN 10 | 208020341X |
| Title | The Beauty of Time |
| Author | Dominique Flechon |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Editions Flammarion |
| Year published | 2018-01-18 |
| Number of pages | 280 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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