ANA Summer Seminar - The Glorious History of the Medal in France

The Glorious History of the Medal in France

While the modern portrait medal originated in Italy, by the 17th century, the most artistically innovative and technically advanced medals were being produced at the Paris Mint. The French would continue to set the standards for the finest medals into the 20th century. This course will look at the history of medal production in France from the early days of the Renaissance through the medals of Henri IV, Louis XIII and Louis XIV, Napoleon, and later medals of the Republic. We will look at the work of engravers including Warin, Dupre, Duvivier and others. We will explore the change in style from the Baroque and Classical to the Art Nouveau, Art Deco and contemporary, looking at the medals of Roty, Chaplain, Turin and many more.

Instructors: David Menchell and David Alexander.

Information about the ANA Summer Seminar, including how to register, can be found on the ANA website: www.money.org/summer-seminar.