Encyclopaedia of Art Metal. Vol. I. World and Ukrainian Art Metal

In its territorial and artistic dimensions, the book covers the historical material and stylistic periods of the object and type evolution of metal art from ancient Eurasian civilisations through the Middle Ages to the beginning of the 21st century in Ukraine and abroad. There are given the marking systems of precious metals, the location of its deposits in Ukraine, the methods of the expert reviews of precious stones, the faceting types, chronological tables of major metalwork objects in Ukraine.

In terms of geographical and artistic scope, the volume encompasses historical material, stylistic periods, and masterpieces of art metal from the ancient civilisations of Eurasia through to the beginning of the 21st century, both in Ukraine and worldwide, including France, Germany, Austria, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Poland, the Czech Republic, the United States, Japan, China, India, and other countries.

The volume presents hallmarking systems for precious metals, methods of expert appraisal of gemstones, information on gemstone deposits in Ukraine, types of gem cutting, and chronological tables of major monuments and works of art metal in Ukraine. The publication contains 1,780 illustrations and an extensive body of bibliographical sources. It also brings together information and bibliographical references concerning valuable works and artefacts that have been lost and subsequently returned to Ukraine.


English translation: EOS Translation.

The price is for both Volumes: Vol.I & Vo.II