Fabricating the Antique
| Author | : Viccy Coltman |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 256 |
| Release | : 2006 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0226113965 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780226113968 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (968 Downloads) |
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.