A IMPORTÂNCIA DA GEMOLOGIA NA ICONOGRAFIA CAPIXABA
A IMPORTÂNCIA DA GEMOLOGIA NA ICONOGRAFIA CAPIXABA
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.8178132514082
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Palavras-chave: Iconografia capixaba; Convento da Penha; Gemologia; Adorno pessoal; Patrimônio cultural.
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Keywords: Iconography of Espírito Santo; Convent of Penha; Gemology; Personal adornment; Cultural heritage.
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Abstract: Art has always been a decisive aspect in the construction of the cultural identity of Espírito Santo, and iconography is the translation of symbols that narrate the past and reveal the religiosity of a people. Therefore, this article proposes an interpretation of the relevance of gemology in the construction of symbols of Espírito Santo iconography. To this end, we take as a reference the Convento da Penha, the greatest religious and tourist symbol of Espírito Santo. The general objective is to create a personal adornment inspired by this symbol. Specific objectives include: identifying the symbolic elements related to the Convento da Penha, selecting gemstones from Espírito Santo that reflect these meanings, and applying gemological techniques to transform these symbols into jewelry. The method, in turn, is qualitative and bibliographical and was applied in gem identification and characterization laboratories, as well as jewelry design and assembly. The result is a 950 silver medal, adorned with aquamarine and rose quartz, representing the hill itself and the image of Our Lady of Penha. Therefore, it is concluded that gemology, when applied to the design of jewelry with regional identity, can be used to strengthen cultural memory, promote religious tourism, and popularize scientific knowledge related to gemstones.
- Isabeli Furtado Melo
- Kelly Christiny da Costa