Robert Baines (b. 1949) is a master of his craft, a goldsmith whose work transcends time and tradition. Empowered by his extensive research into archaeometallurgy, his work connects the artistry and techniques of ancient Greek and Etruscan goldsmiths with modern-day innovation. His creations, infused with his wry humor and unparalleled technical brilliance, challenge our perceptions as much as they captivate the eye. <\/p>\n
In Plenitude<\/em><\/strong>, Baines invites readers into his world, where ancient techniques are revived and reimagined and where mythology is both respected and playfully deconstructed. This is not just a book; it is a glimpse into the mind of a goldsmith who sees history not as a relic but as a living, breathing source of endless inspiration.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Robert Baines, master goldsmith, blends ancient techniques with modern creativity. In Plenitude, he reinterprets history and mythology, showcasing his technical mastery and innovative artistry.
12 EARLY WORKS
\n23 PLENITUDE
\n39 ADVENTURES OF THE ARCHEGOS
\nRÜDIGER JOPPIEN
\n47–58 MIRRORS OF PAST AND PRESENT
\n61 ADVENTURES OF THE ARCHEGOS
\n65 TRAVEL
\n71 COLOURED GOLD
\n73 TEA AND COFFEE SETS
\n81 REDEVENT
\n85 ENTROPY OF RED
\n87 INTERVENTION OF RED
\nBARBARA PARIS GIFFORD
\n95–103 PURSUING TRUTH AND MAKING FAKES!
\n105 INTERVENTION OF RED
\n115 REDLINE
\n137 REDDER THAN GREEN
\n147 MEANER THAN YELLOW
\n165 BLOODIER THAN BLACK
\nDIANE SOUMILAS
\n171–182 RHYTHM IS THE WIRE AND SPACE
\n185 BLOODIER THAN BLACK
\n193 WHITER THAN RED
\n203 ENDANGERED PINK
\n221 FRISCHES FLEISCH: FRESH MEAT
\n237 GLAMOUR
\n239 HEY TRUE BLUE
\n259 FALLALERY
\n275 PERCEPTIONS
\nNICHOLAS BASTIN
\n282–291 A DISCUSSION WITH ROBERT BAINES 2024
\n293 PERCEPTIONS
\n303 MULTIPLICITY
\n307 LARGER THAN LIFE
\n315 TREASURY OF EVIDENCE
\n331 GOLDWORKS
\n359 CHRONOLOGY<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":76478,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":""},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[21580,5520],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-74498","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-decorative-arts","7":"product_cat-jewellery-watches","8":"author-contributions-by-barbara-gifford","9":"author-contributions-by-diane-soumilas","10":"author-contributions-by-nicholas-bastin","11":"author-contributions-by-rudiger-joppien","12":"publisher-arnoldsche-art-publishers","14":"first","15":"instock","16":"shipping-taxable","17":"purchasable","18":"product-type-simple"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n