Florence: Discover Fascinating Art Jewelry
Florence
Off-track / Curious
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Highlights
- Discover the ancient art of jewelry production in Florence
- Meet an authentic goldsmith artisan and watch him modeling different materials
- Learn curiosities about jewelry production
- Explore the goldsmith's craft workshop admiring its handcraft
- Merge yourself in a timeless atmosphere
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Full description
Discover the ancient art of jewelry production in Florence.
The Florentine goldsmith's art dates back to the 12th-13th century and consists of countless techniques such as the fretwork, the burin engraving, and the chisel.
Those methods have had applications both in the production of jewels, gold sculptures and in the sacred goldsmith's art, with the creation of many objects, like goblets and crosses.
Florentine goldsmith's art is the daughter of the Renaissance workshop: internationally renowned artists such as Brunelleschi, and Donatello are born as artisans and are formed in jewelry shops.Meet an authentic goldsmith artisan and watch him modeling different materials. Let you be surprised by the magic art of creation while learning curiosities about this fascinating art.
Let you be guided through the artisan craft workshop and discover its handcrafts in a timeless atmosphere. Get ready to merge in Florentine art and tradition. -
Includes
- Guided tour of the artisan craft workshop
- Demonstration by a master artisan
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Meeting Point
Vicolo Marzio, 2, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
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