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1990s Illustrated Quarto Book, George Chourmouzladis' Gold of the World
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Title: Gold of the World.
Author: George Ch. Chourmouziadis.
Publisher: Kapon Editions.
Place: Athens, Greece.
Publication date: 1999.
Description: 383 …
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Title: Gold of the World.
Author: George Ch. Chourmouziadis.
Publisher: Kapon Editions.
Place: Athens, Greece.
Publication date: 1999.
Description: 383 p. Qto. English text. Publishers blue silk hardcover, illustrated front cover with gilt title also on spine cover, color illustrations, matching slipcase.
Measures: 1.75 W x 10 D x 11.5 H inches.
Publisher's note: In the small world of man, where symbols and values rise and fall over the centuries, taking manners and customs in their train, gold has remained a constant throughout the ages, eternal and desirable. Whether as a material element or as a gift from the gods, it symbolizes first and foremost light and strength, so captivating our soul that it strives to acquire it, even at the risk of having its wings burned.
Ineluctably, the history of human dreams heads to a Colchis or an El Dorado, reflecting man's at the Argonauts, Croisos, Midas, and so many others who have sought it incessantly, can well attest. Only man's yearning for beauty has succeeded in using gold properly, creating works of incredible elegance and grace.
In this book, which we lovingly entrust to your hands, you will read of the history of this legendary metal from the dawn of the world to the present day. Through a wealth of illustrations, you will see objects created over the passing centuries to accompany both the living and the dead, works of art that tell of the agony of the struggle for power, and of the tranquillity of supreme beauty. The text written by Professor George Chourmouziadis and the artefacts of countless civilizations will transport you on a wonderful journey.
In the modern world of exchange values and stock=exchange manipulation, it is a great consolation to note that gold has given joy through the power of art. In the modern world of the golden opportunity' there is much to ponder on with regard to the destiny and the true potential of man. All else is silence - which, too, is golden. Moises and Rachel Kapon.
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- Dimensions
- 1.75ʺW × 10ʺD × 11.5ʺH
- Styles
- Illustration
- Modern
- Period
- 1990s
- Country of Origin
- Greece
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Silk
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Blue
- Condition Notes
- Very good; light wear not commensurate with age and use (e.g. gently bumped at corner of slipcase and spine heel), … moreVery good; light wear not commensurate with age and use (e.g. gently bumped at corner of slipcase and spine heel), strong square spine/tight binding, clean and bright text and illustrations. A nice copy. less
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