The Collection of Antiquities of the American Academy in Rome (Supplements To The Memoirs Of The American Academy In Rome)

Synopsis

The Foundation Of The American Academy In Rome Dates Back More Than One Hundred Years To The Early Decades Of The Last Century. Over The Years, The Academy Has Acquired A Study Collection Of Material Goods From Antiquity, Including Coins, Statues And Figurines, Lamps, Stucco And Other Architectural Fragments, Jewelry, And Inscriptions. While Most Are Roman In Origin, Some Pieces Are Greek Or Etruscan. Some Were Gifts, Others Come From Long-ago Excavations, A Few Were Bought. The Collection Of Antiquities Of The American Academy In Rome, The Latest Addition To The Supplements To The Memoirs Of The American Academy In Rome Series, Focuses On Highlights Of The Collection. The Collection : History And Context. Americans Collecting Antiquities In Italy, Ca.1865-1920 -- The Collection Of The American Academy In Rome -- The History Of The Collection -- Highlights Of The Collection. Inscriptions And Sculpture -- Architectural Decoration -- Votive Figurines -- Miscellaneous Etruscan Material -- Pottery And Lamps -- Coins And Smaller Objects. Edited By Larissa Bonfante And Helen Nagy ; With The Collaboration Of Jacquelyn Collins-clinton. Includes Bibliographical References And Indexes