Gold
Leaf Art
Gold has always been considered one of the most
precious metals. It emanates a radiant light capable of transmitting heat,
movement and energy. Its malleability and especially its resistance to external
agents have made it the most used metal since prehistoric times.
In ancient times, gold was associated with glory and
the sun. Precious items like jewellery were made from it and it was used as a currency of exchange. In art, it was
associated with the solar deities. We find it as an ornament on the outside of
the pyramids, obelisks, as a decorative element inside the tombs and temples.
Gold leaf is
gold that has been hammered into fine sheets. The process of pounding solid
gold into a thin leaf is called goldbeating, and the act of using
gold leaf to adorn a surface is called gilding
.
Today, many contemporary creatives continue to use
gold leaf in their work. In addition to offering a less expensive and more
versatile alternative to solid gold, gold leaf is celebrated for its ability to
accentuate color and form through luminous details. Here, we take a closer look
at the dazzling material, explaining how to use gold leaf in a painting and exploring
its eye-catching history.
The use of gold leaf in art has been passed down to
the present day. Many artists still learn the various techniques of gilding,
whose origins date back to ancient times. Nature, sacredness, the emphasis of
human beauty combined with the creation of different light effects: these are
some of the reasons that make gold one of the protagonists of famous paintings
and works around the world.
MARBLE real gold leaf This Art Object is handcrafted piece of marble, which has a pure gold leaf on it. This art has its origin in the royal city of Jaipur, once a marble product is made designs are imprinted with pure gold leaf with an adhesive, these areas are further embellished with pure gold polish and modern day colours and in the whole spiece is lacquered.
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