
Jewelry and Armenian Goldsmiths under the Ottomans, Arsen Yarman, Çeviren: Ali Cevat Akkoyunlu
In his meticulous two-volume book, Arsen Yarman reveals the treasures
created by artisans from the earth’s dust and dirt in the period
between the 16th and the 20th century. Supported
by exceedingly detailed archival documents and previously unpublished
rich visual material from multiple sources, the author pursues the path
leading to the affluent society’s mansions and palaces. At the same
time he uncovers in detail the exceptional influence of the Armenian
jewelers on the heritage of Ottoman jewelry.Jewelry and Armenian Goldsmiths under the Ottomans does
not only show the jewelry crafted by Armenian goldsmiths over the
centuries with gold, silver and precious stones, but it also includes
the silent witnesses of the period, the culture, aesthetics and social
values. It presents the beliefs and dreams of the time, the artisans’
exquisite craftsmanship, the trade secrets they passed down through the
generations, and the outstanding value they added to the art of jewelry.All
in all, this book is not just for reading, it is a sparkling bridge
that delivers the light of the past to the future. Discover this
treasure, so brimming with poignant stories and historical anecdotes you
feel in your heart, add it to your collection as you enter into this
extraordinary journey.