An eternal symbol of wealth and glory, gold has generated countless fantasies and beliefs since the dawn of time. Assouline's 'Gold: The Impossible Collection' delves into the lasting and universal fascination with this precious metal as an eternal symbol of wealth and glory across 214 pages and with 125 illustrations. Here, the prized element’s highly malleable nature is examined through the eyes of everyone from the ancient Egyptians to artists such as like Gustav Klimt, Andy Warhol and Yves Klein, while text by art historian Bérénice Geoffroy-Schneiter provides insightful commentary on the symbolism of this dazzling metal.
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An eternal symbol of wealth and glory, gold has generated countless fantasies and beliefs since the dawn of time. Assouline's 'Gold: The Impossible Collection' delves into the lasting and universal fascination with this precious metal as an eternal symbol of wealth and glory across 214 pages and with 125 illustrations. Here, the prized element’s highly malleable nature is examined through the eyes of everyone from the ancient Egyptians to artists such as like Gustav Klimt, Andy Warhol and Yves Klein, while text by art historian Bérénice Geoffroy-Schneiter provides insightful commentary on the symbolism of this dazzling metal.