Summary Guide (Classic Reprint)

Ashmolean Museum

ISBN 10: 1330133021 / ISBN 13: 9781330133026

Published by Forgotten Books, 2017

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book provides a captivating journey through the Ashmolean Museum of Oxford, one of the oldest and most prominent museums in the United Kingdom. Founded with a collection primarily dedicated to the study of natural history and science, this book details how the museum has evolved to showcase a diverse and globally sourced collection, including a renowned section dedicated to the arts. With detailed descriptions of each room, the book brings the museum to life, highlighting its main attractions and the intriguing history behind its eclectic collection. Wander through the Randolph Gallery, home to ancient marbles and casts of classical sculptures, or explore the Egyptian Sculpture Gallery, with its rare and significant monuments from as early as the predynastic era. The book provides a vivid account of the museum's growth, through its acquisition of notable donations and bequests that have shaped its character and reputation, making it a must-read for those interested in the rich artistic and historical tapestry of the museum and the critical role it has played in the study of art, archaeology, and the human story. 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.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Summary Guide (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330133021
• ISBN 13: 9781330133026
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Archaeology

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Synopsis

Excerpt from Summary Guide

After the death of his only son, John Tradescant the younger seems to have considered various ways of disposing of his collections so as to maintain them intact after his own death. In 1659 he settled them by deed of gift upon Elias Ashmole, but two years later tried to neutralize the gift by a will bequeathing them to his wife, with instructions to her to leave them to the University of either Oxford or Cambridge.

Upon Tradescant's death Ashmole instituted a successful suit in Chancery against Mrs. Tradescant for the possession of the collections, and in 1677 offered them himself to the Uni versity upon condition that a building should be erected to contain them. In the following year a fire in Ashmole's'

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.