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256 pages : 31 cm "Laurent Amiot was born in Quebec City in 1764, and after a first apprenticeship stayed in Paris for five years to perfect his artistic training. He returned to his hometown in the spring of 1787, acquainted with the latest European stylistic trends, mastering the art of composition and possessing a solid technique. He opened a workshop in the Old City the following year, inaugurating a fruitful practice that spans five decades. This illustrated catalog, containing some 80 works on display, is published on the occasion of the presentation of the first retrospective devoted to the artist. Three chapters highlight the fundamental role of Amiot's contribution to the development of art in Canada."--Provided by publisher Issued also in French under title: Laurent Amiot : maitre-Orfèvrerie canadien Published in conjunction with the exhibition organized by the National Gallery of Canada and presented in Ottawa from May 11 to Septeber 23, 2018 Includes bibliographical references (pages 248-255) and index Foreword -- Preface -- The recognition of a master -- The professional life of a Canadian master silversmith -- A silversmith and his work -- Appendix: maker's marks of

Author

Laurent Amiot; René Villeneuve; National Gallery of Canada; Exhibition Laurent Amiot: Canadian Master Silversmith

Publisher

National Gallery of Canada ; Figure 1 Publishing

Published

2018

Language

EN

ISBN

9781773270418

Subjects

Art, Arts