The Lewis Collection Of Gems And Rings In The Possession Of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge: With An Introductory Essay On Ancient Gems (1892) - Couverture rigide

Middleton, John Henry

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ISBN 10 : 1169019579 ISBN 13 : 9781169019577

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

""The Lewis Collection of Gems and Rings in the Possession of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge: With an Introductory Essay on Ancient Gems"" is a book written by John Henry Middleton and published in 1892. The book is a detailed description of the Lewis Collection of gems and rings, which was owned by Corpus Christi College in Cambridge. The collection was amassed by the Reverend John Lewis, who was a fellow of the college in the 18th century. The book begins with an introductory essay on ancient gems, which provides readers with a historical and cultural context for the collection. Middleton explores the significance of gems in ancient societies, including their use in jewelry, amulets, and seals. He also discusses the symbolism and mythology associated with different gemstones.The main portion of the book is devoted to the Lewis Collection itself. Middleton provides a comprehensive catalog of the gems and rings in the collection, accompanied by detailed descriptions and photographs. He also includes information on the provenance and history of each item, as well as any inscriptions or markings.Overall, ""The Lewis Collection of Gems and Rings in the Possession of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of gems and jewelry, as well as the cultural and historical significance of these objects. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of ancient gems and the people who owned and cherished them.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Containing an introductory essay on ancient gems, J. H. Middleton's work of 1892 catalogues the extensive and fascinating collection of engraved gems at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge. Middleton, who was a Professor of Fine Art and Director of the Fitzwilliam Museum, describes how the collection was acquired by the Reverend S. S. Lewis on his frequent visits to Italy, Greece and more distant Oriental countries. The catalogue demonstrates that the gems are more remarkable for their interesting subjects than for any exceptional beauty as works of art. The reader is shown how the gems represent important works of Greek sculpture, present examples of the work of Italian Renaissance artists, and illustrate myths and rituals of ancient times. The book will be of interest to students of glyptic art, and anyone interested in classical learning, the development of Christianity and the Renaissance of classical art.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1169019579
• ISBN 13: 9781169019577
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 94
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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