Oppi Untracht (November 17, 1922 – July 5, 2008) was an American master metalsmith,[1] educator, and author. Born in New York City, Untracht obtained his Master of Fine Arts at Columbia University in 1947. Originally trained as a photographer,[2] he studied Indian arts and crafts and later became an expert on the jewelry of India[3] and Nepal. In addition to being an honorary member of the Society of North American Goldsmiths, in 2000 Untracht was awarded a Lifetime American Achievement Award on behalf of the American Craft Council.[4]
- He had written several books, among them "Jewelry concepts and technology" and "metal techniques for craftsmen" are considered as the encyclopedia or bible of metalsmith by many craftsmen.
career edit
1957 Received Fulbright Research Grant to study Indian art and craft and carried through his study till 1973. [[1]]
Bibliography edit
- Jewelry Concepts and Technology[1] (1982) ISBN 9780385041850
- Metal Techniques for Craftsmen (1968) ISBN 0709107234
- Traditional Jewelry of India (1997) ISBN 9780500287491
References edit
- ^ a b "Focus on Current Directions in Jewelry". The New York Times. February 14, 1988. Retrieved April 15, 2011.
- ^ "Clusters of Treasures To Clothe the Soul". New York Times. November 29, 1998. Retrieved April 15, 2011.
- ^ "Indian Jewels Go From Head To Toe". New York Daily News. February 1, 1999. Retrieved April 15, 2011.
- ^ "In memoriam: Writer Oppi Untracht". The American Council for Southern Asian Art. Retrieved April 15, 2011.