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Inbunden, Engelska, 2027
635 kr
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A focused study of the unprecedented creativity in Greek art before the Classical age, during a period of travel and cultural exchange in the Mediterranean and beyondClassical Greek art is widely celebrated and recognized, but the exceedingly skillful and creative work made before this period is not as well known. This publication extends the conversation of ancient Greek art to the era before the Parthenon—a transformative moment beginning in the eighth century BCE that saw the advent of the city-state, the foundation of Panhellenic sanctuaries and festivals, the first use of the Greek alphabet, and the compilation of Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey. These innovations corresponded with the onset of an ancient Greek diaspora that heralded an era of dynamic cultural exchange. Authors explore how Greek art of this period reflects exposure to the visual culture of Egypt, Africa, Persia, Iberia, and beyond, and how these regions incorporated Greek themes in their creations. Beautiful photography of more than two hundred works of art, from jewelry and pottery to architectural elements, accompanies essays and focused object studies by international experts. Yielding fascinating reflections on immigration, citizenship, colonialism, and cross-cultural interaction, this volume tells an ancient story with striking contemporary resonance.Published by the Metropolitan Museum of Art/Distributed by Yale University PressExhibition Schedule:The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York(December 20, 2026–April 11, 2027)
Häftad, Engelska, 2016
218 kr
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The mosaics in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum span the second through the sixth centuries AD and reveal the diversity of compositions found throughout the Roman Empire during this period. Elaborate floors of stone and glass tesserae transformed private dwellings and public buildings alike into spectacular settings of vibrant color, figural imagery, and geometric design. Scenes from mythology, nature, daily life, and spectacles in the arena enlivened interior spaces and reflected the cultural ambitions of wealthy patrons. This online catalogue documents all of the mosaics in the Getty Museum s collection, presenting their artistry in new color photography as well as the contexts of their discovery and excavation across Rome's expanding empire from its center in Italy to provinces in southern Gaul, North Africa, and ancient Syria.Reflecting the Getty's commitment to open content, "Roman Mosaics in the J. Paul Getty Museum" is available online at www.getty.edu/publications/romanmosaics and may be downloaded free of charge in multiple formats. For readers who wish to have a bound reference copy, this paperback edition has been made available for sale.The publication of this online catalogue is issued on the occasion of the exhibition, "Roman Mosaics across the Empire," on view at the Getty Villa from March 30 through September 12, 2016."