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OverviewIn the first decades of the 19th century, the exhibition of antiquity in museums reflected a universal history of civilization, in which the idea of cross-cultural influences dominated. Hindu-buddhist civilization of 13th century Java was easily connected to that of classical Greece, and Indian Hindu-depictions were playfully related to those of Egyptian Pharaonic time. This book shows how antiquity, during and just after the Napoleonic era formed a statement in a changing world at the dawn of nationalism. The main character is the first professor of Archaeology Caspar Reuvens, director of the Museum of Antiquity in Leiden, the Netherlands (1818-1835). It emphasis on his forming years in Paris and Germany, his many travels to London, and his plans for a journey to Rome. Beside, it sheds new light on the radically changing canon of antique sculpture in a nervous Europe, that soon would be falling apart in nation states. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Mirjam HoijtinkPublisher: Brepols N.V. Imprint: Brepols N.V. Volume: 7 Dimensions: Width: 22.10cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 27.70cm Weight: 0.839kg ISBN: 9782503541525ISBN 10: 2503541526 Pages: 200 Publication Date: 27 March 2012 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationMirjam Hoijtink teaches at the University of Amsterdam. Her research interest cover historical and political aspects related to Museums of Antiquity worldwide. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |