Lalique and Classical inspiration
René Lalique and the Age of Glass
Understand how Classical Antiquity became a recurring theme in Lalique’s work, influencing both the creation of jewels and his industrial production.
Classical Antiquity was a recurring theme in René Lalique’s work. In this guided tour, curator Luísa Sampaio talks to us about the creation of various pieces inspired by classical figures, such as the decorative panel “Athletes” or the famous vase “Bacchantes”, which is still produced by House Lalique today.
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René Lalique and the Age of Glass
René Lalique transformed glass, ‘the wonderful material’, in a completely innovative way. In this series of eight episodes, curator Luísa Sampaio presents the themes that characterise the long and illustrious career of the leading jeweller and master glassmaker of the Art Nouveau and Art Déco movements.
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