Artwork

Content provided by Bijoux Parisiens and Taft Museum of Art. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Bijoux Parisiens and Taft Museum of Art or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.
Player FM - Podcast App
Go offline with the Player FM app!

4. Artist Unknown, Paris, “Neoclassical Necklace,” about 1800–1810

2:19
 
Share
 

Manage episode 172177622 series 1373588
Content provided by Bijoux Parisiens and Taft Museum of Art. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Bijoux Parisiens and Taft Museum of Art or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.
In this necklace, the artist elegantly suspended a medallion depicting Athena, goddess of wisdom, from two swans, a symbol associated with Napoleon’s first wife, the Empress Joséphine. Bolstering his own empire, Napoleon I set a new taste for objects based on ancient Roman art. He especially adored antique cameos, small hardstones with figures carved in relief. This enamel plaque replicates a cameo design.
  continue reading

21 episodes

Artwork
iconShare
 
Manage episode 172177622 series 1373588
Content provided by Bijoux Parisiens and Taft Museum of Art. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Bijoux Parisiens and Taft Museum of Art or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.
In this necklace, the artist elegantly suspended a medallion depicting Athena, goddess of wisdom, from two swans, a symbol associated with Napoleon’s first wife, the Empress Joséphine. Bolstering his own empire, Napoleon I set a new taste for objects based on ancient Roman art. He especially adored antique cameos, small hardstones with figures carved in relief. This enamel plaque replicates a cameo design.
  continue reading

21 episodes

All episodes

×
 
Loading …

Welcome to Player FM!

Player FM is scanning the web for high-quality podcasts for you to enjoy right now. It's the best podcast app and works on Android, iPhone, and the web. Signup to sync subscriptions across devices.

 

Quick Reference Guide