Reviving the Savoir Faire of the Glyptic Arts (In-Person Conversation)

If Man has used stones as elements of adornment since the dawn of time, he has also always tried to tame them. Engraving, stone carving, is a strong act to leave an imprint, to transmit a message.

The glyptician exercises the art of engraving, cutting, sculpting gemstones. Materials and techniques unite in the hand of the artist. Bouteroles and drills, hardness and patterns of gems, intaglios, cameos and sculptures… Discover some of the secrets of the workshop with us, as well as creations on materials rarely used until now.

In-Person Conversation:

Saturday, January 11th, 2025
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm Welcome Reception 
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Conversation in English 
@L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts Dubai,
Dubai Design District, Building 10, Ground Floor, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Speakers:

With Amedeo Scognamiglio, Award-winning designer "modern revival of the ancient art of cameo making"
& Dr. David Usieto Cabrera, Art Historian and Lecturer at L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts Middle East

Brought together by their curiosity and love of jewelry culture, speakers and listeners are invited to meet at a cocktail reception preceding the talk. Often initiated during this convivial moment, exchanges prove to be as spontaneous as they are instructive. They continue to grow throughout the talk, which is organized around L'ÉCOLE's three main pillars: the History of Jewelry, the World of Gemstones and the Savoir-Faire. Participating in these conversations hosted by L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts allows you to join a community of curious enthusiasts eager to discover and learn.