Carvers and Collectors: The Lasting Allure of Ancient Gems
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Mar 19, 2009 (Thursday) to
Sep 7, 2009 (Monday)
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Carved gemstones have captivated connoisseurs of every age, from antiquity to the modern period. The exhibition Carvers and Collectors: The Lasting Allure of Ancient Gems brings to...
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Event details: Carvers and Collectors: The Lasting Allure of Ancient Gems
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Carved gemstones have captivated connoisseurs of every age, from antiquity to the modern period. The exhibition Carvers and Collectors: The Lasting Allure of Ancient Gems brings together remarkable intaglios and cameos carved by ancient master engravers along with some of the outstanding works by modern carvers that they have inspired. The gems will be displayed together with material from later periods that evinces their importance through the ages--illuminated manuscripts, rare engravings from early catalogues, cabinets designed to house collections of gems, and other works of art in diverse media to illustrate the lasting allure of these masterpieces in miniature.
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Location: Museum, Floor 2, Getty Villa
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Location: Museum, Floor 2, Getty Villa
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