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From Ancient to Modern - Archaeology and Aesthetics (Paperback)
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From Ancient to Modern - Archaeology and Aesthetics (Paperback)
Series: Institute for the Study of Ancient World Exhibition Catalogs
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As archaeologists unearth the past, they seek meaning or purpose
for the objects they uncover by looking at the objects themselves
and their archaeological context. Art historians, on the other
hand, primarily focus on aesthetics, asking why a particular object
stimulates our senses, and what that tells us about ourselves. From
Ancient to Modern offers a lens for understanding ancient objects
through the perspectives and processes of both archaeology and
aesthetics, and, in so doing, illuminates the multiple layers of
meaning that a single object can take on--sometimes
simultaneously--over the course of its existence. This beautifully
illustrated volume is the accompanying catalog for the exhibition
at New York University's Institute for the Study of the Ancient
World and focuses on fifty objects from three iconic sites in the
ancient Near East: Ur, Diyala, and Kish. The excavation, unique
characteristics, and transformative journey of each object--from
archaeological artifact to aesthetic item--are examined. Select
contemporary artworks are also considered in the investigation of
how ancient objects acquire meaning in the present day.
Contributors include Kim Benzel, Jennifer Chi, Jean Evans, Lynn
Grant, Jack Green, William Hafford, Marc Marin, Naomi Miller, Holly
Pittman, Clemens Reichel, Karen Wilson, and Richard Zettler. Cover
photograph (c) Bruce M. White, 2016
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