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Title: Antiquités d'Herculanum, Tome IV. Bronzes

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Summary: "Antiquités d'Herculanum, Tome IV. Bronzes" by Tommaso Piroli is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. This volume is dedicated to the exploration and documentation of bronzes recovered from the ancient Roman cities of Herculaneum and Pompeii, providing detailed descriptions and analyses of the artifacts. It also examines the artistic merit and historical significance of these ancient works. At the start of the book, the author offers an introduction that outlines the classification of the artifacts, explaining the importance of accurate representation in both art and historical context. The initial plates present various bronzes, including reliefs, busts, and statues, along with their descriptions and interpretations. Piroli emphasizes the exquisite workmanship and the cultural narratives embodied in the objects, providing insights into ancient rituals, mythologies, and societal values as inferred from the artworks. The opening serves not only as a catalog of findings but also as a reflective commentary on the broader implications of these treasures from the past. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 66.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Piroli, Tommaso, 1752-1824

EBook No.: 17234

Published: Dec 5, 2005

Downloads: 176

Language: French

Subject: Herculaneum (Extinct city) -- Antiquities

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Antiquités d'Herculanum, Tome IV. Bronzes

Credits: Produced by Carlo Traverso, Rénald Lévesque and Distributed
Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net. This file was
produced from images generously made available by the
Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)

Summary: "Antiquités d'Herculanum, Tome IV. Bronzes" by Tommaso Piroli is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. This volume is dedicated to the exploration and documentation of bronzes recovered from the ancient Roman cities of Herculaneum and Pompeii, providing detailed descriptions and analyses of the artifacts. It also examines the artistic merit and historical significance of these ancient works. At the start of the book, the author offers an introduction that outlines the classification of the artifacts, explaining the importance of accurate representation in both art and historical context. The initial plates present various bronzes, including reliefs, busts, and statues, along with their descriptions and interpretations. Piroli emphasizes the exquisite workmanship and the cultural narratives embodied in the objects, providing insights into ancient rituals, mythologies, and societal values as inferred from the artworks. The opening serves not only as a catalog of findings but also as a reflective commentary on the broader implications of these treasures from the past. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 66.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Piroli, Tommaso, 1752-1824

EBook No.: 17234

Published: Dec 5, 2005

Downloads: 176

Language: French

Subject: Herculaneum (Extinct city) -- Antiquities

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.