Joslyn Art Museum’s first-ever exhibition devoted to jewelry will soon be coming to a close.
Sunday will be the last day for visitors to view the exhibition, “Bijoux Parisiens: French Jewelry from the Petit Palais, Paris.”
In France, Paris has long been considered a center of innovation in fashion, the visual arts and jewelry production. “Bijoux Parisiens” charts the course of jewelry design in France over four centuries, tracking the country’s evolving jewelry aesthetic as it responded to historical events and art historical movements.
The exhibition tells the story of dozens of talented artists, designers and entrepreneurs, who created works of art using the most precious materials on earth.
Drawn from the exceptional holdings of the Petit Palais, Paris, with contributions from lenders, the exhibition features nearly 70 pieces of fine jewelry and objet d’art, over 100 technical and creative design drawings and numerous fashion prints that demonstrate the relationship between jewelry and fashion.
The objects presented in “Bijoux Parisiens” reveal the wealth and social fabric of France as the country’s shifting tastes and ever-changing political situations, from the reign of Louis XIV (r. 1643-1715) to World War II, impacted how jewelry was worn and by whom.
Necklaces, pendants, bracelets and brooches made with precious and semi-precious materials like platinum, gold, diamonds and gemstones reflected both the wearer’s position in society and the designer’s creativity and skill.
Many artistic styles are shown together, including the severe aesthetic of Neoclassicism, the natural forms of Art Nouveau and the sleek, geometric lines of Art Deco, demonstrating how Parisian preferences changed over time.
Design drawings also show the endless imagination of artists and entrepreneurs, who first designed for the aristocracy and later for the famous jewelry maisons of Paris.
“Bijoux Parisiens” is a ticketed exhibition. Tickets are $10 for adults. Admission is free for youth ages 17 and younger, and college students with ID.
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