TreasuresinGold

TreasuresinGold

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作者: Gianni Guadalupi 著

出版社: WhiteStar

出版时间: 2008-10

ISBN: 9788854403208

定价: 293.90

装帧: 其他

页数: 349页

正文语种: 英语

分类: 外文古旧书>英文书>艺术

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This gorgeous book spotlights the art of the goldsmith through history. Starting with the opulent gilded tombs and grave goods of the ancient Egyptian pharaohs—including solid gold chairs， inlaid necklaces， and amulets， hundreds of remarkable photographs and the insightful text of this volume present spectacular examples of the goldsmith’s art through several millennia. Organized chronologically， the book goes on to trace precious works from subsequent epochs， unveiling the masterpieces that epitomize the craftsmanship of each， as well as presenting a fascinating documentation of the beliefs， values， and societal structure of each civilization. From the jewels of the Etruscan aristocracy to the vases and cameos from the de Medici family estate， golden treasures of faith and art in St. Peter’s Cathedral in Rome， the treasures of the English royalty， and the maharaja’s jewels， the splendors revealed in this volume are portrayed in full-color photographs that demonstrate the luster， texture， and intricacies that made them so desirable in their time and make them such priceless cultural treasures today. Concluding with a chapter on Cartier， the master jeweler， Treasures in Gold presents the compelling stories behind the creation of each work of art. This unique portable museum is a fascinating read for decorative arts enthusiasts and a useful reference for anyone involved in jewelry design.，From Tutankhamen to Troy， from the treasury of Saint Mark's to that of the Medici， from the diamonds of the Czars to the jewels of Maharajahs， this fascinating book brings together for the first time an exceptional overview of the goldsmith's art over the millennia. The protagonists of the volume are some of the most celebrated and fabulous treasures from throughout the world; the gold of the temples of antiquity; the collections of precious objects buried as funerary caches; the sacred splendor of the gems conserved in the medieval cathedrals; the princely collections of marvels from the modern age; and the royal insignia and the fabulous jewels of the ruling houses of Europe， Asia and the Americas. This book reveals how in all ages and all cultures gold is the undisputed prince of metals， the only material capable of clearly expressing the ineffable， the absolute and the concept of incorruptibility， a concept seized upon by potentates the world over to illuminate their sacred power.
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This gorgeous book spotlights the art of the goldsmith through history. Starting with the opulent gilded tombs and grave goods of the ancient Egyptian pharaohs—including solid gold chairs， inlaid necklaces， and amulets， hundreds of remarkable photographs and the insightful text of this volume present spectacular examples of the goldsmith’s art through several millennia. Organized chronologically， the book goes on to trace precious works from subsequent epochs， unveiling the masterpieces that epitomize the craftsmanship of each， as well as presenting a fascinating documentation of the beliefs， values， and societal structure of each civilization. From the jewels of the Etruscan aristocracy to the vases and cameos from the de Medici family estate， golden treasures of faith and art in St. Peter’s Cathedral in Rome， the treasures of the English royalty， and the maharaja’s jewels， the splendors revealed in this volume are portrayed in full-color photographs that demonstrate the luster， texture， and intricacies that made them so desirable in their time and make them such priceless cultural treasures today. Concluding with a chapter on Cartier， the master jeweler， Treasures in Gold presents the compelling stories behind the creation of each work of art. This unique portable museum is a fascinating read for decorative arts enthusiasts and a useful reference for anyone involved in jewelry design.，From Tutankhamen to Troy， from the treasury of Saint Mark's to that of the Medici， from the diamonds of the Czars to the jewels of Maharajahs， this fascinating book brings together for the first time an exceptional overview of the goldsmith's art over the millennia. The protagonists of the volume are some of the most celebrated and fabulous treasures from throughout the world; the gold of the temples of antiquity; the collections of precious objects buried as funerary caches; the sacred splendor of the gems conserved in the medieval cathedrals; the princely collections of marvels from the modern age; and the royal insignia and the fabulous jewels of the ruling houses of Europe， Asia and the Americas. This book reveals how in all ages and all cultures gold is the undisputed prince of metals， the only material capable of clearly expressing the ineffable， the absolute and the concept of incorruptibility， a concept seized upon by potentates the world over to illuminate their sacred power.

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