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Luxus (Hardcover)
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Luxus (Hardcover)
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This elegantly produced book brings the luxury arts of antiquity
back into brilliant life. In contrast to other histories of ancient
art that typically privilege well-preserved works of ceramics or
stone, Luxus offers an integrated contextual analysis of artifacts
fashioned from a wide variety of luxury materials, which survive in
far greater number than is typically supposed. These include gold
and silver, semiprecious hard stones, and organic materials, such
as ivory, fine woods, amber, pearl, coral, and textiles. Examining
some of the finest surviving examples of ancient craftsmanship,
renowned expert Kenneth Lapatin approaches objects in these diverse
media from a variety of viewpoints, providing a valuable model for
a more pluralistic approach to visual culture with the greater goal
of reinvigorating the study of ancient art and society. As its
title implies, Luxus is richly illustrated, containing over 200
images of superb works located in collections throughout the world.
Each plate is accompanied by extensive documentation and discursive
commentary. An introductory chapter explores the ideologies and
uses of the luxury arts in ancient Greece and Rome, considers
ancient debates about their value, and traces their decline in
modern historiography. The book then goes on to address a broad
range of luxury goods, such as intaglios, cameos, vessels, and
statuettes, providing a full and multifaceted account of luxury in
the ancient world.
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