🍎The Lure of Gold: An Artistic and Cultural History, Hans-Gert Bachmann HC 2006

The Lure of Gold: An Artistic and Cultural History by Hans-Gert Bachmann, Hardcover 2006 The dazzlingly illustrated story of how the world's most beautiful element has influenced the art, economy, and society of every civilization.  This engaging book reveals that the ways in which gold, in turn, has shaped humanity are no less numerous. Since prehistory, for example, artisans have fashioned gold into ritual objects and high-status ornaments. All of these glittering objets d'art are depicted in 285 stunning, full-color photographs, which are supplemented by eight specially commissioned maps. Hardcover, 280 pages. Measures 10 1/2” x 11” x 1 1/4” and weighs 5 lbs. Excellent condition with no marks, folds or tears on the pages. Clean edges. Front endpaper has separated from the first page. See photos. 🍎 Proceeds from the sale of this item will be donated to our local food bank. Thanks for your support! ❤️