À travers l’ancienne Rome, découvrez comment les passionnés d’art et d’antiquités accumulaient meubles, tapisseries, statues et objets précieux.
Ce livre explore les goûts, les marchés et les techniques de collection, depuis les ventes publiques jusqu’aux ateliers de restauration et de contrefaçon. Il peint un panorama vivant des collectionneurs, des quartiers d’exposition et des débats sur l’authenticité qui animait les salons romains.
On suit le récit des achats, des prix, et des pièces célèbres comme les tables de citre ou les tapisseries. On voit comment les ventes aux enchères publics, les marchands et les tableaux du Portique de Pompée alimentaient les choix des amateurs riches et curieux. Le livre aborde aussi les pratiques de contrefaçon et les restaurations qui accompagnaient le soin des œuvres, avec des anecdotes sur des figures historiques comme Cicéron et Caligula.
Idéal pour les curieux d’archéologie, d’histoire romaine et de collection d’art, ce livre invite à comprendre comment l’ancien monde a façonné les goûts et les marchés des objets d’art.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the fascinating history of art collection and connoisseurship in ancient Rome. The era saw the rise of prominent collectors such as Verres who amassed incredible fortunes by plundering artwork from conquered provinces. The author delves into the lives and motivations of these individuals, revealing their obsession with acquiring beautiful objects and their pivotal role in shaping Rome's cultural landscape. The book examines how the influx of Greek art and artists influenced Roman taste and artistic production. It discusses the significance of collections in shaping artistic trends and the development of Roman aesthetics. The author also explores the complex relationship between art and politics, shedding light on how art was used as a tool of propaganda and self-promotion. This book offers a unique perspective on Roman history through the lens of art collecting. It demonstrates how the pursuit of beauty and the desire to possess rare and valuable objects played a significant role in Roman society and its cultural legacy. It will fascinate anyone interested in the history of art, archaeology, and Roman civilization. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780484996938_0
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