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Looking at Ancient Greece in Provence.

Authors :
Verbanck-Piérard, Annie
Source :
American Journal of Archaeology. Jan2010, Vol. 114 Issue 1, p187-193. 7p. 6 Color Photographs.
Publication Year :
2010

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