The Art of Stone

Name: The Art of Stone
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781838510411
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Masterpieces from the Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Collection

By Alice Minter

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Summary

The Art of Stone explores the exquisite European hardstone carving tradition, showcasing the use of stones like amethyst, jasper, and lapis lazuli. This richly illustrated volume highlights the intricate techniques that create vivid pictorial illusions and decorative effects through the masterful carving and selection of naturally coloured and patterned stones.
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Format: Hardback

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Ideal for readers interested in arts and culture, especially those fascinated by traditional craftsmanship, decorative arts, and gemstone carving.

The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Collection celebrates some of the most beautiful objects ever made. Focussing on 50 works, this book showcases the decorative art of creating small-scale carvings, snuffboxes, inlay pictorial illusions, and more, in cut-and-polished natural stones, often incorporating the widely known technique of pietre dure.

This beautifully designed little book is the third in a series that captures highlights from the renowned Rosalinde
and Arthur Gilbert Collection at the V&A.

Description

Rarely seen outside royal collections and historic houses, European hardstone carving using stones such as amethyst, jasper, and lapis lazuli, is a rich and intricate artform. Stunning decorative and vivid pictorial illusions are achieved through the careful selection and carving of stones chosen for their naturally occurring colours, patterns, and reflective properties.

Detailed photography uncovers which features of these fascinating inlay pictures, small-scale carvings, lush decorative panels in furniture, and more, were created by the artist and which by nature, in a production process that involves creative imagination as well as spectacular technical skill.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838510411

Publisher: V & A Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 31 August 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: V & A Publishing

Illustration: 131 illustrations

Contributors:

Contributions by Sophie Morris
Contributions by Rosie Mills

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 165.0mm

Height: 165.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 144

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Alice Minter Arts & Culture Non-Fiction

About the Author

Arthur Gilbert Collection at the V&A. Sophie Morris is Exhibitions Research Assistant, Decorative Art and Sculpture at the V&A. Rosie Mills is the Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation Associate Curator, Decorative Arts and Design at LACMA.