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The Lewis Collection of Gems and Rings in the Possession of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge - With an Introductory Essay on Ancient Gems (Paperback)
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The Lewis Collection of Gems and Rings in the Possession of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge - With an Introductory Essay on Ancient Gems (Paperback)
Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Cambridge
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Containing an introductory essay on ancient gems, J. H. Middleton's
work of 1892 catalogues the extensive and fascinating collection of
engraved gems at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge. Middleton, who
was a Professor of Fine Art and Director of the Fitzwilliam Museum,
describes how the collection was acquired by the Reverend S. S.
Lewis on his frequent visits to Italy, Greece and more distant
Oriental countries. The catalogue demonstrates that the gems are
more remarkable for their interesting subjects than for any
exceptional beauty as works of art. The reader is shown how the
gems represent important works of Greek sculpture, present examples
of the work of Italian Renaissance artists, and illustrate myths
and rituals of ancient times. The book will be of interest to
students of glyptic art, and anyone interested in classical
learning, the development of Christianity and the Renaissance of
classical art.
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