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Crystals in art : ancient to today /
"Quartz is the second most abundant mineral in Earth's continental crust. Perhaps because of its abundance, this iridescent, enigmatic material has captivated artists, religious leaders, monarchs, and healers across the world for more than six thousand years. Based on an exhibition organiz...
| Call Number: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Main Authors: | , |
| Format: | Government Document Electronic eBook |
| Language: | Inglés |
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Fayetteville :
The University of Arkansas Press,
2019.
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| Online Access: | Texto completo |
Table of Contents:
- Intro; Contents; FOREWORD BY ROD BIGELOW; ACKNOWLEDGMENTS; I. Essays; 1. Crystals in Art; 2. The Quartz of Arkansas: Geology, History, and Legend; 3. A Conversation with Marina Abramovic; II. Timeline; Timeline of Quartz Crystal in World Arts and Culture: A Brief Introduction; III. Plates; 1. Sacred and Transcendent; 2. Crystal Extravagance; 3. Spirituality and Mysticism; 4. Crystallic Form; 5. Crystal Universe; WORKS IN THE EXHIBITION; CONTRIBUTORS; ILLUSTRATION CREDITS