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| A '''goldsmith''' is a [[metalworker]] who specializes in working with [[precious metal]]s, usually, to make [[jewelry]], valuable [[flatware]], [[platter (dishware) | platter]]s, [[goblet]]s, decorative and serviceable utensils, and [[ceremonial]] or [[religious]] items. The [[printmaking]] technique of [[engraving]] developed among goldsmiths in Germany around [[1430]], who had long used the technique on their metal pieces. The notable [[engraver]]s of the 1400s either were goldsmiths, as was [[Master E. S.]], or the sons of goldsmiths, such as [[Martin Schongauer]] and [[Albrecht Dürer]]. | A '''goldsmith''' is a [[metalworker]] who specializes in working with [[precious metal]]s, usually, to make [[jewelry]], valuable [[flatware]], [[platter (dishware) | platter]]s, [[goblet]]s, decorative and serviceable utensils, and [[ceremonial]] or [[religious]] items. The [[printmaking]] technique of [[engraving]] developed among goldsmiths in Germany around [[1430]], who had long used the technique on their metal pieces. The notable [[engraver]]s of the 1400s either were goldsmiths, as was [[Master E. S.]], or the sons of goldsmiths, such as [[Martin Schongauer]] and [[Albrecht Dürer]]. | ||
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| - | ==Overview== | + | Gold has been worked by humans in all [[cultures]] where the metal is available, either indigenously or imported, and the history of these activities is extensive. Superbly made objects from the ancient cultures of Europe, Africa, India, Asia, South America, Mesoamerica, and North America grace museums and collections around the world. Some pieces date back thousands of years and were made using many techniques that are still used by modern goldsmiths. |
| - | Goldsmiths must be skilled in forming metal through [[file (tool)|filing]], [[soldering]], piercing, [[saw]]ing, [[forging]], [[casting]], and [[polishing]] metal. Traditionally, these skills had been passed along through [[apprenticeship]]s, however, more recently Jewelry Arts Schools specializing solely in teaching goldsmithing and a multitude of skills falling under the jewelry arts umbrella are now available. Many Universities and Junior Colleges also offer goldsmithing, silversmithing and metal arts fabrication as a part of their fine arts curriculum. Today, it is not uncommon for a goldsmith to study other [[arts]] in order to reflect the social implications of the products of the trade. | + | |
| - | [[Gold]] and precious metals have been worked by humans in all [[cultures]] where the metals were available, either indigenously or imported, and the history of these activities is extensive. Superbly made objects from the ancient cultures of Europe, Africa, India, Asia, South America, Mesoamerica, and North America grace museums and collections around the world. | + | In [[medieval]] Europe goldsmiths were organized in [[guild]]s and were usually one of the most important and wealthy of the guilds in a city. The guild kept records of members and the marks they used on their products. These records, when they survive, are very useful to historians. Goldsmiths often acted as [[banker]]s, since they dealt in gold and had sufficient security for the safe storage of valuable items. In the [[Middle Ages]], goldsmithing normally included silversmithing as well, but the brass workers and workers in other [[base metal]]s were normally in a separate guild, since the trades were not allowed to overlap. Many [[jeweler]]s were also goldsmiths. The [[Khudabadi Sindhi Swarankar]] community is one of the oldest communities in goldsmithing in India, whose superb gold artworks were displayed at [[The Great Exhibition of 1851]] in London. |
| - | In [[medieval]] Europe goldsmiths were organized in [[guild]]s and were usually one of the most important and wealthy of the guilds in a city. The guild kept records of members and the marks they used on their products. These records are very useful to historians, where they to survive. Goldsmiths often acted as [[banker]]s, since they dealt in gold and had sufficient [[security]] for the safe storage of valuable items. In the [[Middle Ages]], goldsmithing normally included [[silversmith]]ing as well, but the brass workers and workers in other [[base metal]]s were normally in a separate [[guild]] since the trades were not allowed to overlap. Usually jewelers were goldsmiths. | + | The [[printmaking]] technique of [[engraving]] developed among goldsmiths in Germany around 1430, who had long used the technique on their metal pieces. The notable [[engraver]]s of the 15th century were either goldsmiths, such as [[Master E. S.]], or the sons of goldsmiths, such as [[Martin Schongauer]] and [[Albrecht Dürer]]. |
| - | ==Goldsmiths and printmaking== | + | |
| - | The [[printmaking]] technique of [[engraving]] developed among goldsmiths in Germany around 1430, who had long used the technique on their metal pieces. The notable [[engraver]]s of the 1400s either were goldsmiths, as was [[Master E. S.]], or the sons of goldsmiths, such as [[Martin Schongauer]] and [[Albrecht Dürer]]. | + | ===Goldsmiths and printmaking=== |
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A goldsmith is a metalworker who specializes in working with precious metals, usually, to make jewelry, valuable flatware, platters, goblets, decorative and serviceable utensils, and ceremonial or religious items. The printmaking technique of engraving developed among goldsmiths in Germany around 1430, who had long used the technique on their metal pieces. The notable engravers of the 1400s either were goldsmiths, as was Master E. S., or the sons of goldsmiths, such as Martin Schongauer and Albrecht Dürer.
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History
Gold has been worked by humans in all cultures where the metal is available, either indigenously or imported, and the history of these activities is extensive. Superbly made objects from the ancient cultures of Europe, Africa, India, Asia, South America, Mesoamerica, and North America grace museums and collections around the world. Some pieces date back thousands of years and were made using many techniques that are still used by modern goldsmiths.
In medieval Europe goldsmiths were organized in guilds and were usually one of the most important and wealthy of the guilds in a city. The guild kept records of members and the marks they used on their products. These records, when they survive, are very useful to historians. Goldsmiths often acted as bankers, since they dealt in gold and had sufficient security for the safe storage of valuable items. In the Middle Ages, goldsmithing normally included silversmithing as well, but the brass workers and workers in other base metals were normally in a separate guild, since the trades were not allowed to overlap. Many jewelers were also goldsmiths. The Khudabadi Sindhi Swarankar community is one of the oldest communities in goldsmithing in India, whose superb gold artworks were displayed at The Great Exhibition of 1851 in London.
The printmaking technique of engraving developed among goldsmiths in Germany around 1430, who had long used the technique on their metal pieces. The notable engravers of the 15th century were either goldsmiths, such as Master E. S., or the sons of goldsmiths, such as Martin Schongauer and Albrecht Dürer.
Goldsmiths and printmaking
Notable goldsmiths
See also
- Society of North American Goldsmiths
- Old master print, engraving, and niello - goldsmith's techniques or related trades in the Middle Ages
- Bench jeweler
- Toreutics
- Persian-Sassanide art patterns
- Jewelers' Row
- Silver (household)
