Dioskourides (Greek, active late 1st century B.C.), Intaglio with Bust of Demosthenes, about 25 B.C. Intaglio: amethyst; antique mount: gilt silver. Courtesy J. Paul Getty Museum.
SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art will present its Art Matters Lecture ‘Searching for Dioskourides, A Master Gem-Carver,’ at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7 at SBMA’s Mary Craig Auditorium, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara.
This talk examines exquisite engraved cameos and intaglios cut by the gem-carver of the Roman emperor Augustus and addresses the vexed problem of distinguishing ancient originals from modern forgeries.
Location: SBMA’s Mary Craig Auditorium, 1130 State Street, Santa Barbara
Free Students and Museum Circle Members/$10 SBMA Members/$15 Non-Members
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