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Debating Archaeological Empiricism examines the current
intellectual turn in archaeology, primarily in its prehistoric and
classical branches, characterized by a return to the archaeological
evidence. Each chapter in the book approaches the empirical from a
different angle, illuminating contemporary views and uses of the
archaeological material in interpretations and theory building. The
inclusion of differing perspectives in this collection mirrors the
conceptual landscape that characterizes the discipline,
contributing to the theoretical debate in archaeology and classical
studies. As well as giving an important snapshot of the practical
as well as theoretical uses of materiality in archaeologies today,
this volume looks to the future of archaeology as an empirical
discipline.
Displaying the Ideals of Antiquity investigates the study and
display of ancient sculpture from archaeological, art historical,
and museum studies perspectives. Ancient sculptures not only give
us knowledge about ancient Greek and Roman pasts, but they also
mediate ideals that inform modern perceptions of antiquity. This
book analyzes how an art historical tradition establishes and
preserves an idealized view of antiquity in classical archaeology
and in museum exhibitions. The authors investigate how these ideals
are kept alive today-an approach that often is neglected in studies
on ancient reception.This book offers an international scope and
illustrates how academic conceptual foundations influence museum
exhibitions.This timely volume discusses contemporary museum
exhibitions of ancient sculpture and clarifies how old discourses
continue to affect museum exhibitions and conceptualizations of
ancient sculptures. The authors analyze close to 100 museums around
the world, and demonstrate the ways in which ancient sculptures are
mediated across Europe and the West.
Debating Archaeological Empiricism examines the current
intellectual turn in archaeology, primarily in its prehistoric and
classical branches, characterized by a return to the archaeological
evidence. Each chapter in the book approaches the empirical from a
different angle, illuminating contemporary views and uses of the
archaeological material in interpretations and theory building. The
inclusion of differing perspectives in this collection mirrors the
conceptual landscape that characterizes the discipline,
contributing to the theoretical debate in archaeology and classical
studies. As well as giving an important snapshot of the practical
as well as theoretical uses of materiality in archaeologies today,
this volume looks to the future of archaeology as an empirical
discipline.
Displaying the Ideals of Antiquity investigates the study and
display of ancient sculpture from archaeological, art historical,
and museum studies perspectives. Ancient sculptures not only give
us knowledge about ancient Greek and Roman pasts, but they also
mediate ideals that inform modern perceptions of antiquity. This
book analyzes how an art historical tradition establishes and
preserves an idealized view of antiquity in classical archaeology
and in museum exhibitions. The authors investigate how these ideals
are kept alive today-an approach that often is neglected in studies
on ancient reception.This book offers an international scope and
illustrates how academic conceptual foundations influence museum
exhibitions.This timely volume discusses contemporary museum
exhibitions of ancient sculpture and clarifies how old discourses
continue to affect museum exhibitions and conceptualizations of
ancient sculptures. The authors analyze close to 100 museums around
the world, and demonstrate the ways in which ancient sculptures are
mediated across Europe and the West.
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