Lapidarium

The Secret Lives of Stones

Lapidarium
Hettie Judah
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NZ$ 60.00
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NZ$ 48.00
Hardback
h222 x 138mm - 336pg
27 Oct 2022 UK
International import eta 7-19 days
9781529394948
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From the hematite used in cave paintings to the moldavite that became a TikTok sensation; from the stolen sandstone of Scone to the unexpected acoustics of Stonehenge; from crystal balls to compasses, rocks and minerals have always been central to our story. 3,000 years ago Babylonians constructed lapidaries - books that tried to pin down the magical secrets of rocks. In Lapidarium, renowned art critic Hettie Judah explores the unexpected stories behind sixty stones that have shaped and inspired human history, from Dorset fossil-hunters to Chinese philosophers, Catherine the Great to Michelangelo. Discover why alchemists sought cinnabar and sulphur. Unearth the mystery of the tuff statues of Rapa Nui, the lost amber room of Frederick of Prussia and the scandal of Flint Jack. Find out how a Greek monster created coral, moon rock explains the history of Earth' s only satellite and obsidian inspired the world' s favourite computer game. Stone by stone, story by fascinating story, Lapidarium builds into a dazzling, epoch-spanning adventure through human culture, and beyond.
A beautifully illustrated collection of insightful essays . . . This clever outing fascinates * Publishers Weekly, starred review *
HETTIE JUDAH is one of Britain' s leading writers on art. She is the senior critic on the i, contributing editor to The Plant, and writes regularly for the Guardian, Vogue, Frieze, and the New York Times. She is also a sought-after public speaker. Her recent books include Art London (ACC Art Books, 2019) and Frida Kahlo (Laurence King, 2020). She lives in London. www. hettiejudah. co. uk
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9781529394948
Published: 27 Oct 2022
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: John Murray Publishers
Publisher: John Murray Press
Format: Hardback
Height: 222mm
Width: 138mm
Weight: 41g
Pages: 336

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