The Collection of Antiquities of the American Academy in Rome

Specialists in the various kinds of objects offer a catalog and extensive discussion of antiquities at the American Academy in Rome. The first part looks at the collection as a whole, considering Americans collecting antiquities in Italy about 1865-1920, characteristics of the collection, and its history. The other chapters cover inscriptions and sculpture, architectural decoration, votive figurines, miscellaneous Etruscan material, pottery and lamps, and coins and smaller objects such as jewelry. Annotation ©2017 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)