{"id":16,"date":"2024-03-11T11:52:05","date_gmt":"2024-03-11T11:52:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.juliamarkert.com\/en\/?page_id=16"},"modified":"2024-04-11T07:45:46","modified_gmt":"2024-04-11T07:45:46","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.juliamarkert.com\/en\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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An antique or modern frame <\/span>
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My Journey in Florence<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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From Hamburg to the Renaissance alleyways of Florence, where art breathes in every corner, I found my artistic home. Located on Via Romana, a few steps away from Palazzo Pitti, is my atelier, where the traditions of framing and gilding come to life<\/b>.<\/p>

Arriving 33 years ago, right after completing my classical diploma, I embarked on a journey into art and culture<\/b>. My training at the Palazzo Spinelli Academy was just the beginning. I furthered my knowledge by working in historic Florentine workshops, specializing in restoration, gilding, and decoration.<\/p>

In 1994, I opened my atelier<\/b>, a small green corner near the Boboli Gardens, where I began creating and restoring frames, merging my passion for art with craftsmanship precision.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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GUARDIAN<\/span> of Tradition<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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A Renewed Artistic Heritage\n<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Over the past 15 years, Julia Markert has become synonymous with excellence in the international art market<\/b>. Antique dealers, galleries, museums, and private collectors recognize my specialization in frame reproduction.<\/p>

The uniqueness of my creations stems from the use of authentic and<\/b> traditional methods in material<\/b> processing<\/b>, a process which requires dedication and precision.<\/p>

My passion goes beyond mere recovery or pairing of frames with artworks; the deeper purpose is to create perfect handmade frames<\/b> which faithfully replicate every detail of antique models and, in addition to enhancing the artwork, become unique art objects themselves<\/b>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The History
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From Ancient Caves to Renaissance Halls<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The frame, a component so intrinsic to art today, has roots which extend back through time: a fascinating journey from a mere enclosure to a fundamental artistic element<\/b>.<\/p>

Beginning with early artistic manifestations in prehistoric caves, the frame evolved alongside art<\/b>, transitioning from a natural boundary in caves to a decorative element in medieval temples and churches.<\/p>

During the Middle Ages, frames adorned altars, assuming both functional and symbolic roles. However, it was with the advent of the Renaissance that the frame began its journey towards autonomy: from a simple support, it has been transformed into an element which enriched the artwork, by adding a touch of elegance and style.<\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The History
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The frame, a component so intrinsic to art today, has roots which extend back through time: a fascinating journey from a mere enclosure to a fundamental artistic element.<\/p>

Beginning with early artistic manifestations in prehistoric caves, the frame evolved alongside art, transitioning from a natural boundary in caves to a decorative element in medieval temples and churches.<\/p>

During the Middle Ages, frames adorned altars, assuming both functional and symbolic roles. However, it was with the advent of the Renaissance that the frame began its journey towards autonomy: from a simple support, it has been transformed into an element which enriched the artwork, by adding a touch of elegance and style.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The metamorphosis of frames, from simple wooden elements to refined works of art<\/b>, tells a captivating story. Starting from the Gothic period, frames evolved, embellished with carvings and pastiglia, reaching the pinnacle of decoration in the 18th century with the elegant Rococo style.<\/p>\n

Gilding, a distinctive feature of frames, underwent several evolutions, among which stands out water gilding, a noble art practiced since the 1200s to enrich both frames and paintings.<\/p>\n

This journey through the timeline of decoration techniques reveals how frames have become much more than mere boundaries: they represent a true expression of style and era<\/b>, enriching and completing the visual story told by each artwork.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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