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Masterpieces in Miniature

Hardcover • 2018 • 1. edition

Masterpieces in Miniature

By Claudia Wagner, John Boardman

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About the book

The creation of miniature intaglios - or incised carvings - which could be impressed on clay or wax was one of the earliest crafts of civilisation. To this the Greeks added relief cameos, while comparable skills were lavished on the decoration of metal finger rings. These artefacts record subjects of significance for their period and place but are also the direct expression of an artist's skills and imagination. Engraved gems were collected first by the ancient Romans and then throughout the Ren...Show more

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9781781300626

Publisher

Philip Wilson Publishers Ltd

Published year

2018

Language

Edition

1

Original title

Masterpieces in Miniature

Format

Hardcover

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