The Art of Stone: Masterpieces from the Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Collection Minter Alice
The Art of Stone: Masterpieces from the Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Collection Minter Alice An incredible insight into the beauty and artistry of pictures created from cut-and-polished natural…
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The Art of Stone: Masterpieces from the Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Collection Minter Alice
An incredible insight into the beauty and artistry of pictures created from cut-and-polished natural stonesThe Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Collection celebrates some of the most beautiful objects ever made, many in precious materials and often on a small scale. Demonstrating remarkable skill and ingenuity, many of the works were commissioned by the powerful Medici family and royal families across Europe as symbols of their power and prestige. Focusing on 50 exquisite works from the collection, this beautiful little book showcases the decorative art of creating inlay pictorial illusions, small-scale carvings, snuffboxes, and more in cut-and-polished natural stones, often incorporating the widely known technique of pietre dure.
With detailed photography and extended captions, The Art of Stone explores the fascinating interplay of craftsmanship with the natural
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