Commentary on Selected Works of the Exhibition
Peter Carl Fabergé, the most celebrated Russian master jeweller of the late 19th and early 20th century, bequeathed to the world a treasure trove of dazzling works of art. A marriage of multiple cultures, his colourful Easter eggs were created using the most modern technology of that era. Together with other treasures of Imperial Russia, the Fabergé Easter eggs continue to capture the world’s affections.
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‘Interesting Art – Russian Culture’ Talk Series
Behind the Treasures – The Fabergé Eggs and Russian History
It was towards the end of the Russian Empire that master goldsmith Peter Carl Fabergé first designed a jewelled egg for Tsar Alexander III. Thanks to their unique beauty and craftsmanship, Fabergé eggs have always been highly sought after by museums and collectors worldwide, and they also bear witness to the changes that Russian society underwent at this time. The speaker will introduce the historical background to this period and the relationship between the jewellery featured in this exhibition and developments in Russia around the turn of the 20th century.
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‘Interesting Art – Russian Culture’ Talk Series
Everlasting Design –
Jewellery and accessories share many similarities with other areas of design in their reflection of styles from different regions and eras as well as local traditions and technical developments. The speaker will introduce the characteristics of Fabergé jewellery and discuss the development of contemporary jewellery craft and design.
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A Glimpse of Treasure – Stories behind the Fabergé Eggs
It was towards the end of the Russian Empire that master goldsmith Peter Carl Fabergé first designed a jewelled egg for Tsar Alexander III. Thanks to their unique beauty and craftsmanship, Fabergé eggs have always been highly sought after by museums and collectors worldwide, and they also bear witness to the changes that Russian society underwent at this time. Focusing on the virtuosity of their craftsmanship and the stories behind the Fabergé eggs, this talk will offer the audience some fascinating perspectives on the political and social changes that Russia underwent during the tumultuous times in which the eggs were created.
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‘Interesting Art – Russian Culture’ Talk Series
Walking on the Land –
With its long history and vast territory stretching across the Eurasian continent, Russia has developed a culture and customs that differ from those of its neighbours and attract tourists from all over the world. The speaker will introduce the characteristic features of Russian art and culture while sharing her personal experience of travelling through the country and her understanding of the uniqueness of Russian culture that she acquired on her journey.
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