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Crossing Paths with the Prehistoric Craftsman. A Lecture by Akis Goumas

Lectures  /  OnlineOnly  /  26 Oct 2021
Published: 19.10.2021
Crossing Paths with the Prehistoric Craftsman. A Lecture by Akis Goumas.
The Society of Jewellery Historians
Place
The British Museum
WC1B 3DG -  London
UNITED KINGDOM
Website Society of Jewellery Historians
Mail:
JSE-mailsocietyofjewelleryhistorians.ac.uk
DEADLINE: 25/10/2021
Piece: Untitled 1 by Akis Goumas.Silver oxidized.. 2020.5 x 1.5 x 8 cm.Photo by: Akis Goumas.From series: Crossing pathsUnique pieceJewelry fragment.. Akis Goumas
Piece: Untitled 1, 2020
Silver oxidized.
5 x 1.5 x 8 cm
Photo by: Akis Goumas
From series: Crossing paths
Jewelry fragment.

© By the author. Read Klimt02.net Copyright.

Intro
In this talk, Akis Goumas will describe some of the investigations he has taken part in and also show how his own jewellery and designs have been greatly influenced by this research.
 
Akis Goumas is an award-winning Athenian jeweller, gemologist, and researcher in ancient goldsmithing techniques of the Aegean region. He is a member of a multidisciplinary group of archaeologists, archaeological scientists, and conservators studying different categories of ancient metalwork, including prehistoric metal technologies of the Aegean region, working at the National Archaeological Museum of Athens and the Cycladic Museum of Art, and Hellenistic goldsmithing techniques at the Benaki Museum of Athens.

The Society of Jewellery Historians invites you to a Live Zoom Lecture.
When: Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at 6 PM London time.
(Please note this lecture will be ONLINE ONLY).


>> This lecture will also be recorded and available to members at a later date via the SJH website.
 
Piece: Untitled 2 by Akis Goumas.Silver oxidized.. 2020.4 x 3 x 8.5 cm.Photo by: Akis Goumas.From series: Crossing pathsUnique pieceJewelry fragment.. Akis Goumas
Piece: Untitled 2, 2020
Silver oxidized.
4 x 3 x 8.5 cm
Photo by: Akis Goumas
From series: Crossing paths
Jewelry fragment.

© By the author. Read Klimt02.net Copyright.
Piece: Untitled 3 by Akis Goumas.Wood, silver oxidized.. 2020.4.5 x 2.5 x 9 cm.Photo by: Akis Goumas.From series: Crossing pathsUnique pieceJewelry fragment.. Akis Goumas
Piece: Untitled 3, 2020
Wood, silver oxidized.
4.5 x 2.5 x 9 cm
Photo by: Akis Goumas
From series: Crossing paths
Jewelry fragment.

© By the author. Read Klimt02.net Copyright.

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