Fabricating the Antique

Fabricating the Antique
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Total Pages : 256
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ISBN-10 : 0226113965
ISBN-13 : 9780226113968
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Book Synopsis Fabricating the Antique by : Viccy Coltman

Download or read book Fabricating the Antique written by Viccy Coltman and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Between 1760-1800, British aristocrats became preoccupied with the acquisition of Ancient Greek and Roman artifacts. This book examines these objects and their owners, as well as dealers, and provides a close look at the classical revival that resulted in this obsession with collecting antiques.


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