At the beginning of the eighteenth century, three life-sized marble
statues of women were found near Portici on the Bay of Naples. This
momentous discovery led to further exploration of the site, which
was soon identified as the ancient city of Herculaneum - one of the
towns buried in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79. Since
their discovery, these statues have become throughout the world as
the "Herculaneum Women."This superbly illustrated volume presents,
for the first time, the comprehensive story of these famous statues
- from their discovery to the most recent interpretations of their
importance. It also provides readers with a thorough analysis of
their archaeological, historical, and artistic context.
General
| Imprint: |
Getty Publications
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Series: |
Getty Publications - (Yale) |
| Release date: |
February 2008 |
| First published: |
February 2008 |
| Authors: |
. Daehner
|
| Dimensions: |
262 x 197 x 20mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover
|
| Pages: |
160 |
| Edition: |
New |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-89236-882-2 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
Archaeology >
Archaeology by period / region >
General
|
| LSN: |
0-89236-882-9 |
| Barcode: |
9780892368822 |
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