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'Sculpture, metalwork'
Date: 1981-1982Reference: WA/HMM/TR/Abc/C.4/38Part of: Wellcome Historical Medical Museum and Library- Books
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Greek & Roman sculpture / by A. Furtwängler & H.L. Urlichs; translated by Horace Taylor.
Furtwängler, Adolf, 1853-1907.Date: 1914- Digital Images
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Greek and Roman sculpture in the Wellcome Collection
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Britannia Romana, or Roman antiquities in Britain, viz. coins, camps, and publick roads. Being a full Account and Explanation of the Roman Coins found in Britain at different Places and divers Times, all of which put together making very near a compleat Series, from Julius Caesar down to Valentinian III. With particular Observations on those Coins that bear relation to the Affairs of Britain. Also a particular Delineation of all the several Sorts of Roman Roads, and the Places where the Romans had their Camps and Stations, during the Time of their Abode here in Britain for the Space of 500 Years. To which is prefix'd a Map of the said Roads and Camps in the several Counties in Britain. Also a large Preface, shewing the Usefulness of ancient Coins and Medals, in relation to History, Poetry, Sculpture, Painting, and Architecture: The Way to know genuine from counterfeit Coins: The Reason of the Romans burying so much Coin here in Britain: And the Time when they did so. Also the Manner of making their several Sorts of Roads and Camps here. To which is added (by way of Digression) a short Account of the Antiquities of Oxford, in relation both to the University and City, shewing that it was a very considerable Place even in the Time of the Romans. Also a List of those Roman Emperors and Generals that came in Person, or were sent hither, and the several Conquests they made here. By John Pointer, M. A. Chaplain of Merton College in Oxford, and Rector of Slapton in Northampton-Shire.
Pointer, John, 1668-1754.Date: [1724]- Books
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Britannia Romana, or Roman antiquities in Britain, viz. coins, camps, and publick roads. Being a full Account and Explanation of the Roman Coins found in Britains at different Places and divers Times, all of which put together making very near a compleat Series, from Julius Caesar down to Valentinian III. With particular Observations on those Coins that bear relation to the Affairs of Britain. Also a particular Delineation of all the several Sorts of Roman Roads, and the Places where the Romans had their Camps and Stations, during the Time of their Abode here in Britain for the Space of 500 Years. To which is prefix'd a Map of the said Roads and Camps in the several Counties in Britain. Also a large Preface, shewing the Usefulness of ancient Coins and Medals, in relation to History, Poetry, Sculpture, Painting, and Architecture: The Way to know genuine from counterfeit Coins: The Reason of the Romans burying so much Coin here in Britain: And the Time when they did so. Also the Manner of making their several Sorts of Roads and Camps here. To which is added (by way of Digression) a short Account of the Antiquities of Oxford, in relation both to the University and City, shewing that it was a very considerable Place even in the Time of the Romans. Also a List of those Roman Emperors and Generals that came in Person, or were sent hither, and the several Conquests they made here. By John Pointer, M. A. Chaplain of Merton College in Oxford, and Rector of Slapton in Northampton-Shire.
Pointer, John, 1668-1754.Date: [1724]- Books
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The classical monument : reflections on the connection between morality and art in Greek and Roman sculpture / Philipp Fehl.
Fehl, Philipp PDate: 1972- Books
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The principles of painting, under the heads of anatomy attitude accident Architecture Composition Claro-Obscuro Contrast Colouring Design Disposition Draperies Expression Harmony History Invention Landskip Lights Proportion Passion Portraiture Sculpture Style Truth Unity, &c. In which is contained, An account of the Athenian, Roman, Venetian and Flemish schools. To which is added, The balance of painters. Being The Names of the most noted Painters, and their Degrees of Perfection in the Four principal Parts of their Art: Of singular Use to those who would form an Idea of the Value of Paintings and Pictures. Written originally in French by Mons. du Piles, Author of The Lives of the Painters. And now first translated into English. By a painter.
Piles, Roger de, 1635-1709.Date: M.DCC.XLIII. [1743]- Books
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An historical description of St. Paul's Cathedral, Containing, 1. The History of the Old Cathedral from it's Foundation; in which many curious Particulars concerning it's ancient Customs, Privileges, and Solemnities, are recited. 2. An Account of the Manner of proceeding in taking down the vast Ruins of the Old Cathedral, with the Discoveries and Observations made upon the Spot by Sir Christopher Wren. 3. A full Description of the founding, building, ornamenting, and finishing the present Structure, with Observations on it's Beauties and Defects. 4. An Explanation of the Entablature, Sculpture, and all the Decorations and Paintings both within and without the Church. 5. A concise Account of every Thing curious that is shewn in it to Strangers. 6. A Comparison of it's Dimensions with those of the Old Church: And of the Dimensions of both with those of St. Peter's at Rome. To which are Added, a Description of the Monument, with an Explanation of its Sculpture, and a Translation of the Latin Inscriptions round it; Also some Conjectures concerning London-Stone and other Roman Remains; And a Review of the Ancient Walls and Gates about the City.
Henry, David, 1710-1792.Date: MDCCLXXXIV. [1784]- Books
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A guide to classical learning; or, Polymetis abridged. In three parts. I. The Rise, Growth, and Decay of Poetry, Painting, and Sculpture, among the Romans; with the Characters of the Latin Poets and their Works, from Ennius down to Juvenal. II. The Usefulness of Antiques towards explaining the Classics; Remarks on our Commentators and School-Education; with a true Idea of the Allegories and Machinery of the Ancients; the want of which is the cause of the Defects and Mistakes in our modern Authors and Artists. III. A summary of Mr. Spence's Inquiry concerning the Agreement between the Works of the Roman Poets, and the Remains of the ancient Artists. Being a work, necessary, not only for classical instruction, but for all those who wish to have a true taste for the beauties of poetry, sculpture and painting. By N. Tindal, translator of Rapin.
Spence, Joseph, 1699-1768.Date: MDCCLXIV. [1764]- Books
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A guide to classical learning; or Polymetis abridged. Containing, I. The history of the polite arts among the Romans; with the Characters of the Latin Poets and their Works. II. The Usefulness of Antiques towards explaining the Classics. A true Idea of the Allegories of the Ancients, and their whole Scheme of Machinery; with Remarks on the modern Commentators and School Education. III. An inquiry concerning the agreement between the works of the Roman poets, and the remains of the ancient artists, in Order to illustrate them from one another; with many useful Hints to the Modern Artists. Being a Work necessary not only for Classical Instruction, But for all those who wish to have a True Taste For the Beauties of Poetry, Sculpture, and Painting. By N. Tindal, Translator of Rapin.
Spence, Joseph, 1699-1768.Date: M.DCC.LXV. [1765]- Pictures
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A young man in roman dress has smashed an anthropomorphous sculpture with a club; illustration of a fable. Etching.
Reference: 39641i- Books
Gender, identity and the body in Greek and Roman sculpture / R.J. Barrow ; prepared for publication by Michael Silk ; with the assistance of Jaś Elsner, Sebastian Matzner and Michael Squire.
Barrow, R. J. (Rosemary J.)Date: 2018- Pictures
Aesculapius: the Greek god of healing: a Roman bas-relief in a courtyard in Damascus, Syria. Photograph by Peter Johnston-Saint, 1930, of a sculpture.
Johnston-Saint, Peter, 1886-Date: 1930Reference: 576630i- Pictures
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Mercury (Hermes): the Roman god. Photograph by Alinari.
Date: 1870Reference: 576660i- Books
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A guide to classical learning: or, Polymetis abridged. Containing, I. By way of introduction, the characters of the Latin poets and their Works. The Rise, Growth, and Fall of the Polite Arts among the Romans. The Usefulness of Antiques towards explaining the Classics. A true Idea of the Allegories of the Antients, and of their whole Scheme of Machinery, or Interposition of the Gods; with Remarks on the Defects of our best Allegorists and Artists for Want of such an Idea. II. An inquiry concerning the agreement between the works of the Roman poets and the remains of the antient artists, in order to illustrate them mutually from one another. Being a Work absolutely necessary, not only for the Right Understanding of the Classics, but also for forming in Young Minds a True Taste for the Beauties of Poetry, Sculpture, and Painting. The fifth edition. Illustrated with twenty-eight prints from original Antiques, and more particularly adapted to the Use of Schools And Academies. By N. Tindal, Translator of Rapin.
Spence, Joseph, 1699-1768.Date: MDCCLXXXVI. [1786]- Books
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A guide to classical learning: or, Polymetis abridged. Containing, I. By Way of Introduction, the Characters of the Latin Poets and their Works. The Rise, Growth, and Fall of the polite Arts among the Romans. The Usefulness of Antiques towards explaining the Classics a true Idea of the Allegories of the Antients, and of their whole Scheme of Machinery, or Interposition of the Gods; with Remarks on the Defects of our best Allegorists and Artists for Want of such an Idea. II. An Inquiry concerning the the Agreement between Works of the Roman Poets and the Remains of the antient Artists, in order to illustrate them mutually from one another. Being a work absolutely necessary, not only for the right Understanding of the Classics, but also for forming in young Minds a true Taste for the Beauties of Poetry, Sculpture, and Painting. The third edition illustrated with Twenty-Eight Prints from original Antiques, and more particularly adapted to the Use of Schools and Academies. By N. Tindal, Translator of Rapin.
Spence, Joseph, 1699-1768.Date: MDCCLXVIII. [1768]- Pictures
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A Roman academy of artists. Etching after Pier-Francesco Alberti, 16--.
Alberti, Pietro Francesco, 1584-1638.Date: 1604-1621Reference: 25885i- Pictures
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An actor poses as a classical sculpture of a gladiator. Photographic postcard, 190-.
Date: [between 1900 and 1909?]Reference: 2046160iPart of: Rotary photographic series- Pictures
The west end of the Roman forum, and the Capitol, Rome. Engraving by D. Amici, 1845.
Amici, Domenico, 1808-Date: 1845Reference: 2924132i- Pictures
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A Roman married couple sit together holding hands. Heliogravure by P. Arents after E. Guillaume.
Guillaume, Eugène, 1822-1905.Reference: 28427i- Books
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Trium bibliothecarum insigni copiâ omnigenæ literaturæ libror. instructissimar. Catalogus. Or, a catalogue Of the libraries of the Reverend Robert Kilborn, LL. D. Prebendary of St. Paul's, and Rector of St. Mary Aldermary; And of the Revd John Marshall, LL. D. Rector of Finchley, and Morning-Preacher at St. John's Chapel near Bedford-Row; And, lastly, of Stephen Hall, M. D. Physician to the Royal Hospital at Greenwich; All Lately Deceas'd. Containing near Ten thousand Volumes of Curious and Valuable Books in almost all Languages and Faculties; particularly great Numbers relating to the History and Antiquities of most Foreign Nations, but especially the History, Antiquities, and Parliamentary Affairs of Great Britain and Ireland; as, Rymer, Rushworth, Prynn, Dugdale, Hearne, &c. Also several Books of Medals, Coins, Architecture, Perspective, Sculpture, Painting, Heraldry, Mathematicks, Physick, Natural History, Mines, Minerals, Alchymy, Husbandry, Travels, Voyages, Trade, Civil, Canon, and Common-Law, Divinity, &c. And likewise many of the Best Lexicographers and Dictionary-Writers: Together with most of the Greek and Roman Historians, Classicks, &c. printed by Aldus, Colinaeus, Vascosan, Morel, Stephens, Elzevir, &c. and several in usum Delphini, cum Notis Variorum, of the Oxford and other the neatest and scarcest Editions. Which will begin to be Sold very cheap (the lowest Price fix'd in each Book) on Tuesday the Eighteenth Day of this Instant April, 1732, at Nine a-Clock in the Morning, at Tho. Osborne's Shop in Grays-Inn. Catalogues may be had at the Place of Sale, and Money for any Library of Books.
Osborne, Thomas, -1743.Date: 1732]- Books
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Polymetis: or, an enquiry concerning the agreement between the works of the Roman poets, and the remains of the antient artists. Being an attempt to illustrate them mutually from one another. In ten books. By the Revd. Mr. Spence.
Spence, Joseph, 1699-1768.Date: M.DCC.XLVII. [1747]- Pictures
Ancient sculptures in Rome and Florence. Etchings by and after Richard Dalton, 174-.
Dalton, Richard, 1715?-1791.Date: [between 1740 and 1749]Reference: 30916i- Pictures
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The British Museum, London: a gallery of Greek, Roman and Egyptian sculptures, with visitors admiring a copyist's work. Engraving by R. Sands after T. Allom.
Allom, Thomas, 1804-1872.Reference: 21895i- Books
An inventory of the historical monuments in London. Vol. III, Roman London.
Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England)Date: 1928