Throughout history, gemstones have been embedded with meaning and were even regarded as magical objects; this made them a truly valued material. Their crystal-like forms shaped modern art and have recently been rediscovered by artists. This publication runs the gamut from stone-cutting in the early modern age to current gemstone art, featuring alongside art historically important works the diversity of contemporary approaches.
Author Biography
Wilhelm Lindemann, born 1949. Studies in philosophy, comparative literature and social work. Worked in Idar-Oberstein as curator for the exhibition programme 'Idar-Oberstein schmuckt sich'. Since 2005 has curated the annual academic symposium 'Schmuck-Denken - Unterwegs zu einer Theorie des Schmucks' [Thinking Jewellery On the Way Towards a Theory of Jewellery] held by the Trier University of Applied Sciences degree course in precious gemstones and jewelry design. Visiting lecturer for the theory of art at the Fachhochschule in Idar-Oberstein.
