{"id":3893,"date":"2022-09-20T09:20:41","date_gmt":"2022-09-20T07:20:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/creative-italy.com\/?p=3893"},"modified":"2022-09-20T09:20:41","modified_gmt":"2022-09-20T07:20:41","slug":"gilding-in-florence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/creative-italy.com\/en\/blog\/travel-and-learn\/gilding-in-florence\/","title":{"rendered":"Gilding In Florence"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Ancient Egyptians were one of the first to use gold leaf to decorate objects. They famously decorated the coffins of pharaohs with gold, and it is even possible to see depictions of these ancient craftsmen in tomb paintings where they are seen using tools to apply the gold leaf.<\/p>\n

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Basilica di San Marco Florence<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Gilding is the art of applying a thin sheet of gold metal to a surface. It is thought that the art of gilding arrived in Italy via the Greeks who became master gilders in decorating their temples.<\/p>\n

In Italy artisan gilders perfected their craft using gold leaf to adorn religious scriptures, objects and works of art.<\/p>\n

Gilding became especially popular in the renaissance period and can be seen in numerous works of art and architecture. Today gold leaf is used in the decoration of furniture, paintings and other works of art.<\/p>\n

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Gold leaf adorned furniture<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Known for its iconic masterpieces and splendid architecture, Florence is one of the most visited cities in Italy. Most stay only a couple of days, but we think it is a must to stay longer and learn about the city\u2019s ancient heritage and traditions.<\/p>\n

During your gilding retreat<\/a>, stay in one of our handpicked historic properties or an artist\u2019s residence and participate in our retreat at a workshop in the heart of the city.<\/p>\n

Let us share first-hand the skill and dexterity used by artisan gilders. Discover the techniques for applying gold leaf to different surfaces. Learn the difference between gouache<\/em> and mission<\/em>. Understand how rabbit skin and fish glues are used, how chiselling and engraving form an essential part of the process.<\/p>\n

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