Bodyworks: The Jewelry of Art Smith -- Joanne Hyppolite, Hardcover
Explore the wearable modern art of Art Smith, one of the world's most celebrated 20th-century jewelers This striking jewelry coffee table book features 160 photos of more than 60 jewelry pieces Mid-century modernist jeweler Art Smith (1917-1982) considered the human body to be as integral to his jewelry as the metals, wire, and semiprecious stones he used to make it, calling his necklaces "neck pieces" and his rings "hand decorations." Bodyworks: The Jewelry of Art Smith presents 160 images, including previously unpublished design sketches and historic photographs alongside newly commissioned photography. Together, they offer a comprehensive visual record of Smith's bold, fluid, and creative designs, including:
- "Lava" bracelet which evokes volcanic movement through its layers of long, curving, and patinated sheet metal
- "Lil's Wire" pendant, inspired by the atom, representing Smith's interest in mid-century scientific discoveries and the space age
- "Minetta" necklace with a carnelian stone, whose name alludes to the historical Little Africa neighborhood in New York City
Author: Joanne Hyppolite
Publisher: Smithsonian Books
Published: 10/6/2026
Pages: 176
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.3 lbs
Size: 11" H x 8.1" L x 0.9" W
ISBN: 9781588348234
