From Ancient to Modern - Archaeology and Aesthetics (Paperback)

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

General

Imprint:	Princeton University Press
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Institute for the Study of Ancient World Exhibition Catalogs
Release date:	March 2015
First published:	2015
Editors:	Jennifer Y. Chi • Pedro Azara
Dimensions:	229 x 178 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	168
ISBN-13:	978-0-691-16646-9
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > History of art / art & design styles > General Books > Humanities > Archaeology > General Books > Humanities > History > World history > BCE to 500 CE Books > History > World history > BCE to 500 CE
LSN:	0-691-16646-3
Barcode:	9780691166469

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