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Métiers d'art

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Lo spettacolo della Bellezza

Da Benvenuto Cellini agli artefici contemporanei. Storie di talento, mecenatismo e passione

On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Fondazione Cologni, Marsilio has brought out in time for Christmas a special volume in its now historic ‘Mestieri d’Arte’ series, starting out from the image that the Foundation has adopted as its logo, Benvenuto Cellini’s famous Salt Cellar.
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I Talenti Italiani: Mente, Mano, Macchina

Il design italiano tra tradizione artigiana e alta tecnologia

Mind, hand and machine are the three points through which the methodological plane of the project passes, and this is the plane on which humankind then constructs all its artefacts. In other words, it is out a union of theory, practice and technology that come all the actions and things that shape a culture of design
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Lo scultore della seta

Roberto Capucci, Il sublime nella moda

Roberto Capucci’s artistic and artisanal brilliance, and his role as one of the great fathers of high-end Italian fashion are the subjects of the new book published within the “Mestieri d'Arte” series.
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Il vignaiolo Universale

la cultura nel bicchiere

The tenth volume of the successful “Mestieri d'Arte” series is entirely devoted to wine, a sublime human or, rather, “humanistic” product, issuing from human hands and intelligence, and bestowing to mankind comfort and happiness.
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Il cuoco universale

La cultura nel piatto

Andrea Grignaffini is a culinary historian and critic, and one of the most renowned Italian food and wine experts. In this volume he draws an impressive and engaging portrait of contemporary cuisine, outlining the most significant trends and lines of research.
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In opera

Conservare e restaurare l'arte contemporanea.

This unprecedented research explores the world of contemporary art and of those who produce, preserve, exhibit, collect and protect it.
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Il Bel Mestiere

Artigiani e maestranze nel teatro d'opera

An exclusive journey behind the scenes of Italian opera houses takes readers inside the multifaceted universe where unique craftspeople create rich and elaborate productions.
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Costruttori di Bellezza

Filosofia della calzatura maschile secondo Santoni

The craft of luxury men’s footwear is illustrated in the perceptive and faithful account of Andrea Guolo and the engaging pictures by Susanna Pozzoli.
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Fare l'automobile

Con interviste a grandi car designer

Car designing combines high technology and extraordinary craftsmanship, both of which are essential features of every automobile design centre.
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Maestri del mare

La nautica italiana, una storia di eccellenza

This book is dedicated to all those who love the sea: from expert skippers to aspiring seamen, from vintage and modern boat enthusiasts to lovers of sailing competitions.
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La mano che cura

Dialoghi con i maestri del benessere

With their experience and knowledge, the “gurus” of wellbeing create a relationship of mutual trust with those who seek help and understanding through physical contact.
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Ritratti e autoritratti di design
The role of design today is explained through the history of three generations of designers, from the so-called Masters of Italian design to the New Design trend.
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Strumentaio

Il costruttore di strumenti musicali nella tradizione occidentale

This volume investigates one of the most fascinating artistic crafts from a historical point of view, presenting a number of particularly representative cases.
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Il Vignaiolo

Mestiere d'Arte

The secrets of wine making and viticulture: a guide to a profession that verges on art.
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Il Cioccolataio

Mestiere d'Arte

The history of chocolate began thousands of years ago, in the era of the Aztecs. Yet if chocolate has inspired literature, art and cinema, the art of the Chocolatier is a little-told story.
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Il Tipografo

Mestiere d'Arte

Thanks to digital communication, the world has become a vast and interconnected printing house, where everyone can become a typographer, design fonts and print books.
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Il Fotografo

Mestiere d'Arte

This volume tackles the subject of photography, a very popular and widespread passion involving professionals and amateurs alike.
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Il Copywriter

Mestiere d'Arte

Creating texts and inventing slogans for advertising: a contemporary artistic craft with a great future.
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L'Incisore di Monete

Mestiere d'Arte

The complex and little-known universe of coin engraving is explored in this volume, which retraces the history of coins and their makers.
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L'Orologiaio

Mestiere d'Arte

Watchmaking is one of the oldest and most celebrated artistic crafts, a fascinating combination of science, technique and art.
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Il Cuoco

Mestiere d'Arte

The captivating history of the Chef: from the splendours of ancient times to the spectacular banquets of the Renaissance, up to the cultural revival of the present day.