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Looking at Ancient Greece in Provence.
- Source :
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American Journal of Archaeology . Jan2010, Vol. 114 Issue 1, p187-193. 7p. 6 Color Photographs. - Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- The article offers various information on Lapidary Museum in Avignon, France and its manifestation of the town's ancient history, architecture and quality of cultural life. It recounts the historical background of the museum, which was helmed by Esprit Calvet, and states that his collections of antiquities were unusually rich in Greek art. Likewise, it mentions the other individuals such as Esprit Requien who helped in founding Calvet's Museum, from which the modern Lapidary Museum was later formed. It highlights the reinstallation of the Greek collection to enhance and illustrate that theme that the art want to convey. It also mentions that the museum will provide visitors the opportunity to unfold ancient themes in many important European paintings, tapestries and sculptures.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00029114
- Volume :
- 114
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- American Journal of Archaeology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 47755928
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3764/aja.114.1.187