Book on Jan van Nouhuys

The book Jan van Nouhuys Zilverkunst/Silver Art  on the 40 years that Jan van Nouhuys worked as a silversmith is now available. 

It tells the story of a man who became a silversmith, got fascinated by the craftmanship of his illustrious predecessors of the 17th century, and realized that this craftmanship could in fact make silver relevant to contemporary needs, the moment the silversmith allows himself the freedom to work as an artist.

The book can be ordered at : www.picturespublishers.nl

Inside:

Introduction by the publisher

Written by journalist and art critic Marc Couwenbergh, this book is a monograph on Jan van Nouhuys and his silver art. It is a story full of scepticism, mistrust, near-failure and resounding success. Couwenbergh combines this story with an analysis of how Van Nouhuys, searching for his own imagery, built up an oeuvre that is unique in both quality and quantity.

An extensive register makes the book a one-in-its-kind reference work on contemporary Dutch silver. Over sixty objects from Van Nouhuys’ oeuvre are pictured in the book, photographed by Fred Weegenaar and Rob Glastra.

Like the photos, the book’s design – by Feike de Keijzer-Jansen – reflects the importance Van Nouhuys attaches to craftsmanship and artistry.

Format 250×250 mm, 160 pages, full colour, hardcover, sewn linen binding. Text : Dutch and English

The book can also be ordered at www.zilvermuseum.com.