Empire without End: Antiquities Collections in Renaissance Rome c. 1350-1527

Empire without End: Antiquities Collections in Renaissance Rome c. 1350-1527

by KWChristian (Author)

Synopsis

In the early fifteenth century, when Romans discovered ancient marble sculptures and inscriptions in the ruins, they often melted them into mortar. This book examines the 'long' fifteenth century, a critical period in the history of antiquities collecting that has received scant attention.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 288
Publisher: Yale University Press
Published: 01 Jun 2010

ISBN 10: 0300154216
ISBN 13: 9780300154214