User:Masaqui/sandbox/Oppi Untracht

Oppi Untracht (November 17, 1922 – July 5, 2008) was an American master metalsmith, 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, he studied Indian arts and crafts and later became an expert on the jewelry of India 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.
 * 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
1957 Received Fulbright Research Grant to study Indian art and craft and carried through his study till 1973. []