How did the statues of ancient Greece wind up dictating art history in the West? How did the material culture of the Greeks and Romans come to be seen as "classical" and as "art"? What does "classical art" mean across time and place? In this ambitious, richly illustrated book, art historian and classicist Caroline Vout provides an original history
Brilliant colour photographs and reliable information, that's what antique and collectibles enthusiasts will find in this updated edition. America's longest running price guide now features 2,000 detailed, full-colour photos of Depression glass, lamps and lighting, paper ephemera, silver, toys, mourning ...