History of the art of antiquity / Johann Joachim Winckelmann ; introduction by Alex Potts ; translation by Harry Francis Mallgrave.
| Author/creator | Winckelmann, Johann Joachim |
| Other author | Potts, Alex. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Los Angeles, Calif. : Getty Research Institute, 2006. |
| Description | xiv, 431 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents |
| Subjects |
| Uniform title | Geschichte der Kunst des Altertums. English |
| Series | Texts & documents Texts & documents. ^A239516 |
| Contents | History of the art of antiquity -- Legends for the engravings -- Engravings -- I: Investigation of art with regard to its essence -- 1. Origin of art and reasons for its diversity among peoples -- 2. Art of the Egyptians, Phoenicians, and Persians -- 3. Art of the Etruscans and their neighbors -- 4. Art of the Greeks -- 5. Art of the Romans -- II: History of the art of antiquity with regard to the external circumstances of the time among the Greeks. |
| Abstract | "Translation of a foundational text for the disciplines of art history and archaeology. Offers a systematic history of art in ancient Egypt, Persia, Etruria, Rome, and, above all, Greece that synthesizes the visual and written evidence then available"--Provided by publisher. |
| General note | Original text published: Dresden : in der Waltherischen Hof-Buchhandlung, 1764. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Language | Translated from the German. |
| LCCN | 2005011033 |
| ISBN | 0892366680 (pbk.) |
| ISBN | 9780892366682 (pbk.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Joyner | General Stacks | N5330 .W7413 2006 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |