Pantheons : transformations of a monumental idea / edited by Richard Wrigley and Matthew Craske.
"This collection of essays is the first to trace the transformation of the monumental idea of a pantheon from its origins in Greek and Roman antiquity to its later appearance as a means of commemorating and enshrining the ideals of national identity and statehood. Illuminating the emergence of...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Aldershot, Hants, England ; Burlington, VT, USA :
Ashgate,
[2004]
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| Series: | Subject/object--new studies in sculpture.
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| Summary: | "This collection of essays is the first to trace the transformation of the monumental idea of a pantheon from its origins in Greek and Roman antiquity to its later appearance as a means of commemorating and enshrining the ideals of national identity and statehood. Illuminating the emergence of the pantheon in a range of different cultures and periods by exploring its different manifestations and implementations, the essays open up new historical perspectives on the formation of national and civic identities."--BOOK JACKET. |
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| Physical Description: | xx, 251 pages : illustrations, maps, plans ; 25 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 0754608085 9780754608080 |