Lapidarium
The Secret Lives of Stones
(Author) Hettie JudahLapidarium weaves the surprising stories of the 60 most fascinating stones into a rich cultural history: from the red ground hematite pigment our cave-painting ancestors used and the mystery behind the tuff Easter Island heads, to the columbite that caused the Playstation War and the intriguing history of the cairngorm crystal ball, to the scandalous story of Flint Jack, whose forgeries still populate many museums in the UK today. Journeying from granite and old red sandstone, rocks formed deep within the Earth's crust, to the moon rock samples that only recently revealed how Earth's only satellite was formed, and through the realms of art, myth, geology, philosophy and power, from the Stone Age onwards, Lapidarium is a dazzling, epoch-spanning story of humanity, told through the minerals and materials that have shaped us and inspired us.
Hettie Judah
Hettie Judah is a British writer and critic known for her insightful and thought-provoking essays on contemporary art and culture. Her writing often explores the intersections of art, politics, and society, offering fresh perspectives on the world around us. Judah's work has been widely published in art journals, newspapers, and magazines, and she is considered a leading voice in the field of art criticism. One of her most notable works is the book "Art London: A Guide to Contemporary Art Spaces," which provides a comprehensive overview of the city's vibrant art scene. Judah's literary style is characterized by its clarity, precision, and deep engagement with her subject matter. She has made significant contributions to the field of art criticism, challenging readers to think critically about the role of art in our lives and the world at large.
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