Dressed in Gold: Stories of Gold | National Gallery

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Examines how gold fabric and materials appear in paintings and their historical significance. Teaches art history through material and cultural analysis.

What you'll learn

A 7-minute video from The National Gallery: “Dressed in Gold: Stories of Gold | National Gallery”.

Video by The National Gallery, played through YouTube's embedded player.

Part of Gold | National Gallery, Histories of Pigments and Materials | National Gallery

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