Report from the Select Committee of the House of Commons on the Earl of Elgin's Collection of Sculptured Marbles; &C

J. Murray

ISBN 10: 0461306980 / ISBN 13: 9780461306989

Published by HardPress Limited, 2021

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Report from the Select Committee of the House of Commons on the Earl of Elgin's Collection of Sculptured Marbles; &C
• Publisher: HardPress Limited
• Publication Date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0461306980
• ISBN 13: 9780461306989
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

"Report from the Select Committee of the House of Commons on the Earl of Elgin's Collection of Sculptured Marbles; &C" by J. Murray provides a detailed examination of the Elgin Marbles, discussing their acquisition, value, and significance in the context of art history. The book includes testimonies, opinions of experts, and comparisons to other renowned sculptures like the Apollo Belvidere and the Laocoon. It highlights Lord Elgin's efforts in preserving and promoting ancient art, the artistic merit of the Marbles, and their contribution to the cultural heritage of Greece and Europe.