Pliny on Art and Society: The Elder Pliny's Chapters On The History Of Art
Pliny sketches a theory of advancing moral decline and extravagance, in the course of which he gives a detailed account of six centuries of classical art and a fascinating sketch of the world of the rich Roman collector. Isager's is the first full treatment of this subject for over a hundred years.
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Pliny on Art and Society: The Elder Pliny's Chapters On The History Of Art
Pliny sketches a theory of advancing moral decline and extravagance, in the course of which he gives a detailed account of six centuries of classical art and a fascinating sketch of the world of the rich Roman collector. Isager's is the first full treatment of this subject for over a hundred years.
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Pliny on Art and Society: The Elder Pliny's Chapters On The History Of Art

Pliny on Art and Society: The Elder Pliny's Chapters On The History Of Art

by Jacob Isager
Pliny on Art and Society: The Elder Pliny's Chapters On The History Of Art

Pliny on Art and Society: The Elder Pliny's Chapters On The History Of Art

by Jacob Isager

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Pliny sketches a theory of advancing moral decline and extravagance, in the course of which he gives a detailed account of six centuries of classical art and a fascinating sketch of the world of the rich Roman collector. Isager's is the first full treatment of this subject for over a hundred years.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780415069502
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Publication date: 09/05/1991
Series: Odense University Classical Studies Series
Pages: 256
Product dimensions: 6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Introduction Epistula Praefatoria Man and Nature Pliny As ‘Scientist' Mineralogy in Naturalis Historia Use and Abuse of Mother Earth - Avaritia Atque Luxuria Book 33. Gold and Silver in Roman Society Book 34. Bronze Art Plan and Intention in Books 34-35 Book 35. The ARt of Painting Book 36. Marble Art and Architecture Book 37. Gems Conclusion Bibliography
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