The Lewis Collection of Gems and Rings, in the Possession of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1432548581 ISBN 13 : 9781432548582

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2007

Synopsis

The Lewis Collection of Gems and Rings, in the Possession of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge is a book written by John Henry Middleton. The book provides a comprehensive description of the collection of gems and rings that were owned by the Lewis family and later donated to Corpus Christi College in Cambridge. The collection includes a wide range of gems and rings, from ancient Roman and Greek pieces to more modern pieces from the 19th century. The book provides detailed descriptions of each piece in the collection, including information on their history, provenance, and significance. The book also includes illustrations of many of the pieces, allowing readers to appreciate their beauty and craftsmanship. Overall, The Lewis Collection of Gems and Rings is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of jewelry and gemstones.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: 2007
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1432548581
• ISBN 13: 9781432548582
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 92
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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