Cutting the mirror. 12 jeweller artists. An aesthetic lexicon.
We are publishing some texts written by Maria Cristina Bergesio over the year for the catalogues of the exhibitions organised
Of the art of jeweling; of the nature of fine jewels and imitation stones; of their bindings, and leaves; of the dyeing of diamonds;
Of the manner of making the mirror, and of many other particular warnings around said jewels
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Imagination. Curiosity. Creativity. Art.
Patience, enthusiasm, intuition and rigourare the ingredients of this jewellery school, this experimental laboratory where the phases of learning and of human actions transform into a creative process which transcends skills and knowledge.
We are publishing some texts written by Maria Cristina Bergesio over the year for the catalogues of the exhibitions organised
Brilliant art historian, teacher, curator and author of authoritative publications dedicated to contemporary jewellery, Maria Cristina Bergesio was a fundamental
Extracted from the handout prepared by Giò Carbone for the exclusive use of LAO© teachers and students. The Greeks called