| Art of the Royal Court: Treasures in Pietre Dure from the Palaces of Europe (Metropolitan Museum of Art) | 
 enlarge | Creators: Rudolf Distelberger, Ian Wardropper, Florian Knothe, Christina Acidini, Detlef Heikamp, Jutta Kappel, Annamaria Giusti, Wolfram Koeppe
Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 194515
Media: Hardcover
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Pages: 428
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5.4
Dimensions (in): 12.3 x 9.2 x 1.4
ISBN: 0300136722
Dewey Decimal Number: 736.5
EAN: 9780300136722
ASIN: 0300136722
Publication Date: July 30, 2008
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This beautiful catalogue provides a comprehensive history of pietre dure, a virtuoso form of hardstone carving that reached an artistic peak in Italy in the 16th century and subsequently spread throughout Europe. The demanding practice of pietre dure, first used in ancient times, enjoyed a spectacular revival in the Renaissance and Baroque periods. By artistic cutting, semiprecious stones—agate, lapis lazuli, chalcedony, and other colorful hardstones—were fashioned into extravagantly designed luxury objects such as table tops, wall panels, cabinets, and ornate display vessels. Both as objects of desire and as diplomatic gifts, these precious creations captivated the affluent societies of Europe. Art of the Royal Court presents 150 masterpieces of pietre dure, many of which are further embellished with gold and silver mounts or decorated with exotic woods and other coveted materials.
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Art of the Royal Court October 19, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Great value, fantastic content. Exactly what I had hoped for at a price I forced myself to afford.
It's got to be seen to be believed! July 11, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I've just returned from seeing the exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and now I can't wait to have the book. I saw the book while I was in the Met's Book Shop and it is absolutely great with so many pictures of the items on exhibit. If you can't get to the exhibit which is on thru Sept. 21st, this book is the next best thing!
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