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Gold: The Impossible Collection Book

Gold has remained an eternal symbol of wealth and glory since the dawn of civilization. This precious metal synonymous with power and influence, has paved the halls of palaces and graced the altars of cathedrals and temples. In modern times, gold continues to gleam from couture runways, line the ears, wrists and fingers of the rich and glamorous. Now in a new book titled Gold: The Impossible Collection, art historian Bérénice Geoffroy-Schneiter delves into our long-lasting and universal fascination with the precious metal. From the Ancient Egyptians’ view of gold as "the flesh of the gods" exploration of its metaphysical nature in their work, and finally to its modern-day use in fashion and jeweler design. Expect a spectacle of opulence from this coffee table book.