The secret lives of stones

Hettie Judah

From the hematite used in cave paintings to the moldavite that became a TikTok sensation; from the stolen sandstone of Scone to the unexpected acoustics of Stonehenge; from crystal balls to compasses, rocks and minerals have always been central to our story. 3,000 years ago Babylonians constructed lapidaries - books that tried to pin down the magical secrets of rocks. In this book, renowned art critic Hettie Judah explores the unexpected stories behind sixty stones that have shaped and inspired human history, from Dorset fossil-hunters to Chinese philosophers, Catherine the Great to Michelangelo.

Author(s): Judah, Hettie
Binding: Paperback
Date of Publication: 24/10/2024
Pagination: 336 pages
Series: N/A
Imprint: John Murray
Published By: John Murray
Book Classification: Geology & the lithosphere|Historical geography|General & world history
Dimensions: 196x128x32
Weight: 540
ISBN13\EAN\SKU: 9781529394955