The language of the muses : the dialogue between Roman and Greek sculpture

Publication Data

• Title The language of the muses : the dialogue between Roman and Greek sculpture
• Author Miranda Marvin
• Contributor J. Paul Getty Museum
• Publisher Getty
• Publication date 2008
• Publication location Los Angeles, Calif.
• Language English

Contents

The argument
The Roman identity myth
Those we read about and believe in
The ancients and the antique
The antique and the antiquarians
The antique and princely collectors
Reuniting the ancients and the antique: Johann Joachim Winckelmann
The modern copy myth
Active relations
Roman ideal sculpture.

Topics

• Sculpture, Roman :: Greek influences
• Sculpture, Greek :: Influence
• 014479960

The language of the muses : the dialogue between Roman and Greek sculpture by Miranda Marvin. ISBN 9780892368068. Published by Getty in 2008. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.