Goldsmithing & Goldsmithery (c.3000 BCE on)
Techniques, History, Famous Goldsmiths
Contents
• What is Goldsmithing? What is a Goldsmith?
• What are the unique properties of gold?
• What were the main techniques used by Goldsmiths?
- Niello
- Embossing
- Enamelwork
- Cloisonné and Plique-à-jour
- Basse-Taille
- Champlevé
- Filagree/Filigree (Granulation)
- Chryselephantine
• What is the history of goldsmithing?
• The Renaissance: Growing affluence and trade
• Famous goldsmiths
• Famous gold artifacts, statues, sculptures and jewellery
• Collections of Gold Objects
See also: Jewellery: History & Tec