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The J. Paul Getty Museum Handbook Of The Antiquities Collection
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J. Paul Getty Bought His First Classical Antiquitya Small Terracotta Sculptureat Auction In London In 1939. Over The Next Four Decades, He Became A Passionate Collector, And In The 1950S He Created A Trust For The Diffusion Of Artistic And General Knowledge. Building On That Early Foundation, Successive Antiquities Curators At The Getty Museum Have Amassed A Collection That Now Contains More Than Fifty Thousand Ancient Objects. In Lively Prose Accompanied By A Fullcolor Photograph Of Each Object, This Handbook Of The Antiquities Collection Presents Nearly Two Hundred Of The Getty Museum'S Most Important Pieces. Spanning Thousands Of Years As Far Back As The Third Millennium B.C. Through The Third Century A.D.The Getty Antiquities Collection Encompasses Cycladic, Greek, Etruscan, South Italian, Roman, And Romanoegyptian Cultures. It Includes One Of The Finest Assemblages Of Ancient Greek Vases In The United States; Monumental Marble Sculptures And Diminutive Bronzes; Greek And Roman Gems; And Hellenistic Silverware, Jewelry, And Glass.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The J. Paul Getty Museum Handbook of the Antiquities Collection' about? A: This handbook provides an overview of nearly two hundred significant pieces from the J. Paul Getty Museum's antiquities collection, which spans thousands of years and various ancient cultures.
- Q: What types of artifacts are included in the Getty Museum's collection? A: The collection features artifacts from Cycladic, Greek, Etruscan, South Italian, Roman, and Romano-Egyptian cultures, including vases, marble sculptures, bronzes, gems, and silverware.
- Q: How many pages does the handbook contain? A: The handbook contains 237 pages, offering detailed descriptions and full-color photographs of each featured artifact.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone new to ancient art? A: Yes, the lively prose and comprehensive descriptions make it accessible for beginners as well as informative for seasoned collectors.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New,' indicating it is in excellent condition and has not been previously used.
- Q: Who is the author of this handbook? A: The author is the J. Paul Getty Museum, which curated the contents based on its extensive collection of antiquities.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on August 29, 2002.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This handbook is published in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: Can I find photographs of each object in the collection? A: Yes, each important piece in the collection is accompanied by a full-color photograph, enhancing the visual understanding of the artifacts.
- Q: Is this handbook a good resource for art historians? A: Yes, it serves as a valuable resource for art historians, researchers, and anyone interested in classical antiquities.