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Robert Baines

Robert Baines

Plenitude

By (author) Nicholas Bastin
By (author) Barbara Gifford
By (author) Diane Soumilas
By (author) Rüdiger Joppien

£75.00

Publishing 13th Jan 2025
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    • Historical craftsmanship meets modern innovation in goldsmithing techniques
    • Creative reinterpretation with humour, challenging traditional perceptions
    • Exclusive insights into the artistry and inspiration behind his work
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    Robert Baines (b. 1949) is a master of his craft, a goldsmith whose work transcends time and tradition. Empowered by his extensive research into archaeometallurgy, his work connects the artistry and techniques of ancient Greek and Etruscan goldsmiths with modern-day innovation. His creations, infused with his wry humour and unparalleled technical brilliance, challenge our perceptions as much as they captivate the eye.

    In Plenitude, Baines invites readers into his world, where ancient techniques are revived and re-imagined and where mythology is both respected and playfully deconstructed. This is not just a book; it is a glimpse into the mind of a goldsmith who sees history not as a relic but as a living, breathing source of endless inspiration.

    About the Author

    Nicholas Bastin is an artist who makes jewellery objects and works on paper, based on the fusion of popular culture mythology with historical artefacts. He has a BA, Fine Art (Honours) MA, Fine Art and Phd from RMIT University. Barbara Paris Gifford is an Associate Curator at the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) with expertise in contemporary jewellery and fashion. Diane Soumilas has worked in the public gallery and museum sector in Australia and overseas for over 30 years in curatorial, and museum management roles and has curated over 100 exhibitions of Australian and international art. She is currently the Curator/Gallery Coordinator at Glen Eira City Council Gallery, Melbourne. Rüdiger Joppien is a German art historian. From 1987 to 2011 he worked as a curator for the Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe in Hamburg.

    Specifications
    Publisher
    Arnoldsche Art Publishers
    ISBN
    9783897907300
    Publish date
    13th Jan 2025
    Binding
    Hardback
    Territory
    UK, US, Eastern Europe, France, Benelux, Japan, South Korea, Africa, South America & Ireland exclusive. South Africa, N&M East, China non-exclusive
    Size
    315 mm x 275 mm
    Pages
    380 Pages
    Illustrations
    367 color
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