Curator of Greek and Roman Art, Ruth Allen, leads a conversation about the materials, tools, and techniques used by artisans in antiquity and today with master gem engraver Chavdar Chushev, who was in residency at the Carlos, met with students and conducted public programs in conjunction with the exhibition Making an Impression. Chushev shares his own contemporary intaglio jewelry inspired by his 40-year study of the art of gemstone engraving and setting.
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