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Fruits of Desire: A Seventeenth-Century Carved Ivory Cupby Eike D. Schmidt
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:An extraordinary achievement in terms of its artistic rendering of the human body, its masterful carving of details, and its profound philosophical meaning, Balthasar Griessmann's large ivory goblet in the J. Paul Getty Museum celebrates wine and explores the benefits and risks of its consumption. Culminating with an allegory of youth, it challenges the viewer to think about the share of pleasure and duty as guiding principles in making life choices. This handsome gift book is illustrated with stunning detail photography and includes an essay that traces the visual and literary sources that inspired Griessmann's designs. Although long considered a master of German Baroque ivory carving, Griessmann was identified by name only fifteen years ago. This photo essay and analysis is the first overview of Griessmann in the English language. Book News Annotation:Ross, senior photographer in the Department of Imaging Services as
the J. Paul Getty Museum presents a photographic essay revealing the
myriad details of the large ivory goblet carved by Balthasar
Griessman (1620-1706), a master of German Baroque ivory carving. Then
Schmidt, director of the Department of European Sculpture and Works
of Art at Sotheby's in London, discusses the visual and literary
sources that inspired the design. The cup was bought by the Getty
Museum in 2006.
Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) About the Author Eike D. Schmidt is director of the Department of European Sculpture and Works of Art at Sotheby's, London, and formerly associate curator in the Department of Sculpture and Decorative Arts at the J. Paul Getty Museum. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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