Displaying the Ideals of Antiquity

The Petrified Gaze

Nonfiction, Art & Architecture, General Art, Collections, Catalogues, & Exhibitions, Art History
Cover of the book Displaying the Ideals of Antiquity by Johannes Siapkas, Lena Sjögren, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Johannes Siapkas, Lena Sjögren ISBN: 9781136254017
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: August 29, 2013
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Johannes Siapkas, Lena Sjögren
ISBN: 9781136254017
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: August 29, 2013
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

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.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

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.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book The Political Economy of the Agri-Food System in Thailand by Johannes Siapkas, Lena Sjögren
Cover of the book The Routledge History of Rural America by Johannes Siapkas, Lena Sjögren
Cover of the book Being in Time by Johannes Siapkas, Lena Sjögren
Cover of the book Educating for Well-Being in Law by Johannes Siapkas, Lena Sjögren
Cover of the book Social Class in Europe by Johannes Siapkas, Lena Sjögren
Cover of the book Elder Abuse by Johannes Siapkas, Lena Sjögren
Cover of the book The Constructivist Credo by Johannes Siapkas, Lena Sjögren
Cover of the book Risk in Extreme Environments by Johannes Siapkas, Lena Sjögren
Cover of the book The Sign of the Cross by Johannes Siapkas, Lena Sjögren
Cover of the book Shakespeare's Erotic Mythology and Ovidian Renaissance Culture by Johannes Siapkas, Lena Sjögren
Cover of the book Slow Learners by Johannes Siapkas, Lena Sjögren
Cover of the book The Challenges of Justice in Diverse Societies by Johannes Siapkas, Lena Sjögren
Cover of the book Adaptive Educational Technologies for Literacy Instruction by Johannes Siapkas, Lena Sjögren
Cover of the book Managing Modernity by Johannes Siapkas, Lena Sjögren
Cover of the book Shareholder Primacy and Global Business by Johannes Siapkas, Lena Sjögren
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy