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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Il Vignaiolo
Mestiere d'Arte
The secrets of wine making and viticulture: a guide to a profession that verges on art.
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.
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.
Il Fotografo
Mestiere d'Arte
This volume tackles the subject of photography, a very popular and widespread passion involving professionals and amateurs alike.
Il Copywriter
Mestiere d'Arte
Creating texts and inventing slogans for advertising: a contemporary artistic craft with a great future.
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.
L'Orologiaio
Mestiere d'Arte
Watchmaking is one of the oldest and most celebrated artistic crafts, a fascinating combination of science, technique and art.
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.