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Gemme

A gemme, better known as a "cameo" in English, is a piece of jewelry, often a pendant or brooch, featuring a raised (positive) relief image. Historically, cameos were carved from material like...

Gian Lorenzo Bernini

Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680) was an Italian sculptor and architect who is often considered the most important figure in the creation of the Baroque style of sculpture. A child prodigy whose...

Giovanni da Bologna

Giovanni da Bologna, often known by his nickname Giambologna (1529-1608), was a Flemish sculptor, celebrated for his marble and bronze statuary in a late Renaissance or Mannerist style.

Gold leaf

Gold leaf is a product made from gold that has been hammered into thin sheets by goldbeating. It is often used in arts, crafts, and architectural decoration for gilding — the application of gold...

Guggenheim Museum

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, often referred to as The Guggenheim, is an art museum located in New York City. Established by the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation in 1939 as the Museum of...