{"title":"Ugo Pancani","description":"\u003cp\u003eUgo Pancani's works delve into the rich tapestry of craftsmanship and design, offering readers a detailed exploration of artistic traditions. His writing shines a light on the intricate world of Italian watchmaking, blending historical context with cultural insight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for enthusiasts of \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, Pancani's books provide a thoughtful journey through material heritage, revealing the stories behind some of Italy's most esteemed artisans and their timeless creations.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"history-of-italian-watchmaking-by-ugo-pancani-9791280717573","title":"History of Italian Watchmaking","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHistory of Italian Watchmaking\u003c\/em\u003e highlights the all-Italian DNA created over centuries that has powered the rebirth of the Made in Italy High-End Watch style in the 21st century, with most of the watch components, including those for clock movements, made in Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHistory of Italian Watchmaking\u003c\/em\u003e takes readers on a centuries-long journey that begins with the marking and measuring of time in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance to the apex of modern watchmaking revived by 'Made in Italy' stylistic trends and precision craftsmanship. Italy's peninsula occupies only 0.5% of the world's surface but has given birth to 70% of the world's art. Italy's pursuit of art, beauty, and elegance is a defining trait of Italian watchmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eItalians have always been voyagers to faraway lands, from Marco Polo on, poets, artists, and creators of iconic fashion brands and car design. It is not surprising that this genius has been applied to clocks and watches as well. Hourglasses, sundials, and church bells marked time over many centuries. Illustrious geniuses such as Dante Alighieri, Galileo Galilei, Giorgio Vasari, Filippo Brunelleschi, and Leonardo da Vinci were intensely interested in the measuring of time passing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAUTHOR:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ugo Pancani was a lecturer from 1978 to 2012 at the Istituto Statale di Istruzione Superiore Leonardo da Vinci in Florence, chairing the Professional Technique in Micromechanics and Mechanical and Electronic Watchmaking. Pancani also coordinated and taught professional training courses organized by the Istituto di Istruzione Superiore Leonardo da Vinci on 'Restoration and Repair of Vintage Watches'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1994, he has been a lecturer and consultant in the watchmaking sector for the Vendome Group, with whom he collaborated on the acquisition of Officine Panerai, and for the Richemont Group for Italy. He serves on Panerai's Heritage Committee with responsibility for historical research and the fight against counterfeiting. In 2004, he contributed to the creation of the Study Centre for the Valorization and Restoration of Clocks and Scientific Instruments of the ISIS Leonardo da Vinci in Florence, holding the role of scientific co-responsible and carrying out several major restorations including, in 2014, the led restoration of the Clock of the Florence Cathedral with the dial by Paolo Uccello.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince 2015, he has been FHH Certified Freelance Trainer of the Fondation Haute Horlogerie in Geneva, mainly engaged in FHH training courses and certifications. Since 2019, he has been a Member of the Academy G.P.H.G (Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Geneve). He has collaborated with various magazines in the field. He promotes with conferences and cultural evenings the knowledge of Haute Horlogerie in Italy and Switzerland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSELLING POINTS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe impressive range and selection of photographs is the result of the author's research, in collaboration with the most important collectors, museum institutes, historical archives, and today's production companies, all committed to the return of Made in Italy to the sector.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe book is further enhanced by stunning ultra-high-resolution photography of the most beautiful Italian watches in the world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e253 colour illustrations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47643562606828,"sku":"9791280717573","price":180.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/de3e389ecf12a8cda64a9cf8ded784ad.jpg?v=1779226010"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ugo-pancani.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}