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Marvels of human ingenuity, so small they can fit in the palm of your hand, miniature boxwood carvings from the early 16th century have long remained a mystery because of the enormous virtuosity with which they were made. Presenting 60 statuettes, miniature altars, prayer nuts, rosaries, skuls and other memento mori-pendants, 'Small Wonders' focuses for the first time on(...)
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Marvels of human ingenuity, so small they can fit in the palm of your hand, miniature boxwood carvings from the early 16th century have long remained a mystery because of the enormous virtuosity with which they were made. Presenting 60 statuettes, miniature altars, prayer nuts, rosaries, skuls and other memento mori-pendants, 'Small Wonders' focuses for the first time on(...)
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Small wonders: late Gothic boxwood microcarvings from the low countries
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Marvels of human ingenuity, so small they can fit in the palm of your hand, miniature boxwood carvings from the early 16th century have long remained a mystery because of the enormous virtuosity with which they were made. Presenting 60 statuettes, miniature altars, prayer nuts, rosaries, skuls and other memento mori-pendants, 'Small Wonders' focuses for the first time on these Late Gothic, pocket size carvings from the Low Countries. These ingeniously constructed, awe-inspiring detailed cut artworks depicting biblical scenes were made as sophisticated ‘toys’ for private devotion and amusement, as well as collectibles that only the rich could afford.
Small wonders: late Gothic boxwood microcarvings from the low countries
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$78.00
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Summary:
Marvels of human ingenuity, so small they can fit in the palm of your hand, miniature boxwood carvings from the early 16th century have long remained a mystery because of the enormous virtuosity with which they were made. Presenting 60 statuettes, miniature altars, prayer nuts, rosaries, skuls and other memento mori-pendants, 'Small Wonders' focuses for the first time on these Late Gothic, pocket size carvings from the Low Countries. These ingeniously constructed, awe-inspiring detailed cut artworks depicting biblical scenes were made as sophisticated ‘toys’ for private devotion and amusement, as well as collectibles that only the rich could afford.
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books
books
Publication:
February 2017
February 2017
Subject:
Industrial Design
Industrial Design
