书名：Luxus: The Sumptuous Arts of Greece and Rome / 希腊和罗马的奢华艺术
定价：580.0
ISBN：9781606064221
作者：Kenneth Lapatin
版次：1
出版时间：2015-07

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题目：Luxus: The Sumptuous Arts of Greece and Rome / 希腊和罗马的奢华艺术

作者：Kenneth Lapatin

出版：J. Paul Getty Museum ，2015

装帧：精装，296页

尺寸：22.8*27.9 cm

语种：英语

 

 

In contrast to other histories of ancient art that typically privilege well-preserved works of ceramics or stone, Luxus offers an integrated contextual analysis of artifacts fashioned from a wide variety of luxury materials, which survive in far greater number than is typically supposed. These include gold and silver, semiprecious hard stones, and organic materials, such as ivory, fine woods, amber, pearl, coral, and textiles. Examining some of the finest surviving examples of ancient craftsmanship, renowned expert Kenneth Lapatin approaches objects in these diverse media from a variety of viewpoints, providing a valuable model for a more pluralistic approach to visual culture with the greater goal of reinvigorating the study of ancient art and society.

 

As its title implies, Luxus is richly illustrated, containing over 200 images of superb works located in collections throughout the world. Each plate is accompanied by extensive documentation and discursive commentary. An introductory chapter explores the ideologies and uses of the luxury arts in ancient Greece and Rome, considers ancient debates about their value, and traces their decline in modern historiography. The book then goes on to address a broad range of luxury goods, such as intaglios, cameos, vessels, and statuettes, providing a full and multifaceted account of luxury in the ancient world.