Classical Bronzes

Author : Carol C. Mattusch
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2019-04-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781501738784

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Classical Bronzes by Carol C. Mattusch Pdf

One of the world's leading authorities on ancient bronze sculpture, Carol C. Mattusch urges us to discard the terms "Greek original" and "Roman copy" and to adopt instead terms that distinguish unique works from those produced in series and those produced as variations on a theme. She discusses the dating of bronzes based on criteria of technique and style, and considers technical innovations in the art of portraiture. Most controversially, she offers evidence that Greek artists cast bronzes in series based on a single model. Mattusch points out that examples of series castings can be found among the statuettes and vessel attachments from the Geometric and Orientalizing periods. From the Classical period onward, statues also appear to have been cast in series. Certain styles and types of images that achieved widespread popularity during the Hellenistic and Roman periods were produced in large quantities and in several different places. This book will raise important new questions in the field of Classical bronze sculpture. How long might a single model remain in use and how far might casts from it be transported for production? What is the significance of an artist's signature on a work in a series and what influence was wielded by the potential buyer? And, given these issues, what should the criteria be for distinguishing Greek works from Roman ones? Classical Bronzes is generously illustrated, including an eight-page color insert.

Author : Rhode Island School of Design. Museum of Art,David Gordon Mitten
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Bronzes
ISBN : UOM:39015000571177

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Classical Bronzes by Rhode Island School of Design. Museum of Art,David Gordon Mitten Pdf

Author : Carol C. Mattusch
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Art
ISBN : UOM:39015041003156

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The Fire of Hephaistos by Carol C. Mattusch Pdf

A companion book to a 1996 exhibition organized by the Harvard University Art Museums, concentrating on the role of technology in the production of Greek and Roman sculpture and detailing new methods for studying ancient styles and techniques. Chapters by archaeologists, conservators, and art historians explore areas including the sculptor and the poet in classical art, and the private use of small bronze sculpture. A catalogue of the exhibition includes technical observations of pieces. Contains high-quality color and bandw photos. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : Suzannah F. Doeringer,David Gordon Mitten,Arthur Richard Steinberg
Publisher : MIT Press (MA)
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1970
Category : Art
ISBN : UOM:39015020390137

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Art and Technology by Suzannah F. Doeringer,David Gordon Mitten,Arthur Richard Steinberg Pdf

If we are to believe the ancient writers, bronze was by far the most important medium of sculpture in classical antiquity. Bronzes covered a wide range of periods and cultures, depicting the hieratic and the comic, myths and scenes from daily life. This book contains the record of a symposium held in connection with the first international exhibition of Greek, Etruscan, and Roman bronze sculpture held at the Fogg Art Museum in 1967. The project was a joint endeavor of neighboring institutions Harvard and M.I.T. to meld the "two worlds" of art historian and technologist to such an extent that each might come to understand the basic methodologies of the other. The book is organized so that the more technical chapters precede those with an art-historical bent. Summaries of symposium discussions and introductions to each section have been carefully prepared by the editors in an attempt to interrelate the papers and to raise some broader questions for future study. Art is in intimate and continual contact with technology, writes Cyril Stanley Smith; technical examination of a work of art brings the viewer into contact with the object's background and into the shaping processes used by the artist. Arthur Steinberg points out that it is equally important to view a particular technology in its cultural context, to determine ancient industrial practices and the relation of the technology to ancient societies. The chapters in Part 1 discuss and summarize some of the most compelling problems encountered in the effort of scientists, art historians, and archaeologists to comprehend the technological context in which ancient bronzes—implements, vessels, armor, and large and small statues—were produced. Specific areas of investigation are bronze joining, chemical analysis of Greek and Roman statuary bronzes, the corrosion products of bronzes (patinas), the mechanics of corrosion, and the conservation of art objects. In a more general sense, these chapters illustrate the trend of cooperation of archaeologists with chemists, geologists, physicists, metallurgists, mineralogists, and conservators to analyze and interpret their finds. Chapters in Part 2 are concerned with Oriental and Orientalizing bronzes. Contributors raise questions as to the transmission or diffusion of subjects, motifs, and techniques from one culture to another; how these elements were passed on, by whom, and why. Part 3 considers votive and decorative Roman and Etruscan bronzes, raising some complicated aesthetic and technological questions as to why these bronzes have been judged "second rate" adaptations of Greek prototypes. Chapters in this section reassess the bronzes in terms of their function, the market, and the workshop, suggesting that these pieces fulfilled certain specific requirements of the culture that produced them. The book's last section contains reflections on the decline, survival, and revival of ancient bronzes; why they are collected and how they may be authenticated.

Author : Library of Congress
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1452 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Subject headings, Library of Congress
ISBN : UCBK:C057767927

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Library of Congress Subject Headings by Library of Congress Pdf

Author : Carol C. Mattusch
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2019-05-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781501746062

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Greek Bronze Statuary by Carol C. Mattusch Pdf

Freestanding bronze statuary was the primary mode of artistic expression in classical Greece, yet it was not until the nineteenth century that any original large statues of that period were unearthed. Although ancient literature has preserved information about the most famous Greek sculptors who worked in bronze, our perception of the art has been limited by the small number of extant originals from the sixth and fifth centuries B.C. there remain fewer than ten large cast bronze statues, a like number of bronze heads, an assortment of fragments, and some clay molds for casting. Carol Mattusch enriches our knowledge of this beloved but elusive art form in a comprehensive study of the style and techniques of bronze statuary during the Archaic (6th century B.C.) and Classical (5th century B.C.) periods.

Author : Carol C. Mattusch
Publisher : Getty Publications
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2014-06-15
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781606063262

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Enduring Bronze by Carol C. Mattusch Pdf

Ancient bronze statuary provides a sense of immediacy, a window directly back to the classical world. The wistful expression of a young Roman woman, the fixed jaw of a politician, and the tensed muscles of a Greek athlete appear startlingly lifelike, transfixing the viewer with their striking realism. Incredibly durable yet frequently destroyed for their valuable materials, ancient bronzes are comparatively rare discoveries. This book, richly illustrated with works from the J. Paul Getty Museum and other important collections, provides an engaging overview of classical bronzes. Enduring Bronze considers bronze throughout its long history, exploring its enormous appeal from antiquity to the present day. The book discusses the many roles bronze objects played in ancient Greece and Rome and analyzes discoveries made at ancient foundries and by contemporary scientists. It also examines references to bronze in mythology, Pliny’s histories, and other classical texts, as well as representations on vases and other artworks.

Author : Susanne Ebbinghaus,Lisa Anderson
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2014-01-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780300207798

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Ancient Bronzes Through a Modern Lens by Susanne Ebbinghaus,Lisa Anderson Pdf

This publication brings together prominent art historians, conservators, and scientists to discuss fresh approaches to the study of ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern works of bronze. Featuring significant bronzes from the Harvard Art Museums' holdings as well as other museum collections, the volume's eight essays present technical and formal analyses in a format that will be useful for both general readers and students of ancient art. The text provides an overview of ancient manufacturing processes as well as modern methods of scientific examination, and it focuses on objects as diverse as large-scale statuary and more utilitarian armor, vessels, and lamps. Filling a current gap in the art historical literature, this book offers a much-needed, accessible introduction to ancient bronzes.

Author : Erik Risser,David Saunders
Publisher : Getty Publications
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2013-01-31
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781606061541

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The Restoration of Ancient Bronzes by Erik Risser,David Saunders Pdf

The archaeological finds at Herculaneum and Pompeii have rendered Naples an especially rich field for the study of the history of restorations, particularly of ancient bronzes. Bringing together the research of an international group of curators, conservators, archivists, and scientists, this extensively illustrated online volume examines the evolving practice of bronze restoration in Naples and other European centers from the eighteenth century to today. Presenting the results of new investigations, this collection of essays and case studies addresses the contexts in which the restorations took place, the techniques and materials used, the role of specialists, and changing attitudes to the display of these statues. Along with a rich selection of images, these texts offer a significant contribution to the history of restoration and conservation, providing valuable information regarding the evolution of taste and museum practices at a formative stage of modern archaeology. The essays collected here were written following a series of presentations at a one-day conference, “Restoring Ancient Bronzes in the Nineteenth Century,” held at the J. Paul Getty Museum on May 6, 2011. Each illustrated essay is accompanied by a separate gallery of large-format images to facilitate study and analysis. Edited by Erik Risser, associate conservator in the Department of Antiquities at the J. Paul Getty Museum, and David Saunders, assistant curator in the Department of Antiquities at the J. Paul Getty Museum, this collection is part of the Getty’s ongoing commitment to the online publication of scholarly conferences and symposia.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Getty Publications
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Bronze figurines, Ancient
ISBN : 9780892361762

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Small Bronze Sculpture from the Ancient World by Anonim Pdf

Historical and technical considerations in provenancing and collecting Greek, Etruscan, and Roman bronzes.

Author : Denise Allen,Linda Borsch,James David Draper,Jeffrey Fraiman,Richard E. Stone,Peter Jonathan Bell,Raymond Carlson,Federico Carò,Paola D’Agostino,Alex Foo,Claudia Kryza-Gersch,Fernando Loffredo,Tommaso Mozzati
Publisher : Metropolitan Museum of Art
Page : 571 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2022-06-15
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781588397102

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Italian Renaissance and Baroque Bronzes in the Metropolitan Museum of Art by Denise Allen,Linda Borsch,James David Draper,Jeffrey Fraiman,Richard E. Stone,Peter Jonathan Bell,Raymond Carlson,Federico Carò,Paola D’Agostino,Alex Foo,Claudia Kryza-Gersch,Fernando Loffredo,Tommaso Mozzati Pdf

he revival of the bronze statuette popular in classical antiquity stands out as an enduring achievement of the Italian Renaissance. These small sculptures attest to early modern artists' technical prowess, ingenuity, and desire to emulate—or even surpass—the ancients. From the studioli, or private studies, of humanist scholars in fifteenth-century Padua to the Fifth Avenue apartments of Gilded Age collectors, viewers have delighted in the mysteries of these objects: how they were made, what they depicted, who made them, and when. This catalogue is the first systematic study of The Metropolitan Museum of Art's European Sculpture and Decorative Arts collection of Italian bronzes. The collection includes statuettes of single mythological or religious figures, complex figural groups, portrait busts, reliefs, utilitarian objects like lamps and inkwells, and more. Stunning new photography of celebrated masterpieces by leading artists such as Antico, Riccio, and Giambologna; enigmatic bronzes that continue to perplex; quotidian objects; later casts; replicas; and even forgeries show the importance of each work in this complex field. International scholars provide in-depth discussions of 200 objects included in this volume, revealing new attributions and dating for many bronzes. An Appendix presents some 100 more complete with provenance and references. An essay by Jeffrey Fraiman provides further insight into Italian bronze statuettes in America with a focus on the history of The Met's collection, and Richard E. Stone, who pioneered the technical study of bronzes, contributes an indispensable text on how artists created these works and what their process conveys about the object's maker. A personal reminiscence by James David Draper, who oversaw the Italian sculpture collection for decades, rounds out this landmark catalogue that synthesizes decades of research on these beloved and complex works of art.

Author : University of Pennsylvania. University Museum,P. Gregory Warden
Publisher : UPenn Museum of Archaeology
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1997-01-29
Category : Art
ISBN : 0924171499

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The Hilprecht Collection of Greek, Italic, and Roman Bronzes in the University of Pennsylvania Museum by University of Pennsylvania. University Museum,P. Gregory Warden Pdf

Catalogs the Hilprecht collection of bronzes at the museum. Entries on individual pieces include physical descriptions and notes on ancient symbolism and the piece's relationship with similar items in this and other collections. Bandw photos of pieces are all grouped at the end of the volume. No index. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : Kosmas A. Dafas
Publisher : University of London Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Bronze sculpture, Greek
ISBN : 1905670672

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Greek Large-scale Bronze Statuary by Kosmas A. Dafas Pdf

This book presents a new study of Greek large-scale bronze statuary of the late Archaic and Classical periods. It examines the discovery, origin, style, date, artistic attribution, identification, and interpretation of the surviving bronzes, and focuses in particular on their technical features and casting techniques. It contains over 170 plates of photographs and drawings to illustrate its discussion. It also places the development of the casting techniques in connection with the stylistic evolution in Greek free-standing sculpture. During the Classical period, artists preferred bronze to marble when creating their contrapposto figures. Indisputably, bronze gave particular freedom to artists in creating three-dimensional figures. In addition, the evolution in style encouraged the development of the uses of bronze to serve the new needs and tendencies in sculpture during the late Archaic and especially the Classical period. Through the examination of how technical matters affect style, this book presents fresh interpretations of these important monuments of Greek art and offers a new approach in the field of Greek free-standing bronze sculpture.

Author : Marija Gimbutas
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter
Page : 785 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2011-08-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9783111668147

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Bronze Age cultures in Central and Eastern Europe by Marija Gimbutas Pdf

Author : Jens M Daehner,Kenneth Lapatin,Ambra Spinelli
Publisher : Getty Publications
Page : 492 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2017-11-21
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781606065426

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Artistry in Bronze by Jens M Daehner,Kenneth Lapatin,Ambra Spinelli Pdf

The papers in this volume derive from the proceedings of the nineteenth International Bronze Congress, held at the Getty Center and Villa in October 2015 in connection with the exhibition Power and Pathos: Bronze Sculpture of the Hellenistic World. The study of large-scale ancient bronzes has long focused on aspects of technology and production. Analytical work of materials, processes, and techniques has significantly enriched our understanding of the medium. Most recently, the restoration history of bronzes has established itself as a distinct area of investigation. How does this scholarship bear on the understanding of bronzes within the wider history of ancient art? How do these technical data relate to our ideas of styles and development? How has the material itself affected ancient and modern perceptions of form, value, and status of works of art? www.getty.edu/publications/artistryinbronze