by Mariu Mariam, Museo del Prado · Editorial Palacios y Museos · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788480032360
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«Piedras duras» is the essay by Mariu Mariam and the Prado Museum on glyptics and hardstone carving, in paperback (32 pages, in Spanish).
A journey through the art of hardstones: it explains glyptics, the carving and modelling of minerals of great hardness, and their application to jewellery design and ornamental objects. It also addresses the tradition of mosaics and work with precious metals, with technical and artistic keys to this discipline of the applied arts.
First edition published on April 1, 2001 by Editorial Palacios y Museos; work produced in collaboration with the Prado Museum.
A work for enthusiasts of fine arts, historical jewelry and stone ornamentation techniques.
