Handbook of the Antiquities in the Naples Museum According to the New Arrangement; With Three Plans and Historical Sketch of the Building and an Appendix Relative to Pompeii and Herculaneum is a publication printed by the Naples Museum covering the extensive collection curated and held at the Museum. This book is an irreplaceable resource for anyone interested in the Naples Museum itself, or a reader looking for an in-depth discussion of the myriad of items housed in the museum archives and exhibits. The Naples Museum has a long history of housing invaluable relics and antiques, including a vast exhibition of fine arts, classical jewelry and cultural pieces. This book begins with an intricate historical sketch of the museum, including the many changes brought about by Italian political leaders, national disasters, and a detailed description of the museum layout and its changes over the generations. The handbook describes the entire collection housed at the museum, floor by floor, including those items that are in storage, waiting to be restored and displayed again. Intended for students exploring the museum and for tourists who have either a base knowledge of the museum or even those who have no prior knowledge of the museum and what it houses, this text also serves as a fascinating glimpse into the history of curation and the shifting nature of the museum over time. Finally, the book also contains a large appendix to link the reader to further resources about the collection and the history of the museum. Handbook of the Antiquities in the Naples Museum According to the New Arrangement; With Three Plans and Historical Sketch of the Building and an Appendix Relative to Pompeii and Herculaneum is an excellent book for anyone interested in history, museums, antiques, fine arts, and Italy. This book is a great guide to the Naples Museum for those visiting for the first time, or for those who have visited before but want to learn more about the history of this esteemed institution. Furthermore, this text is an exciting read for those interested in the relics the museum houses and the history of curation in Italy. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Handbook of the Antiquities in the Naples Museum According to the New Arrangement; With Three Plans and Historical Sketch of the Building and an Appendix Relative to Pompeii and Herculaneum is a publication printed by the Naples Museum covering the extensive collection curated and held at the Museum. This book is an irreplaceable resource for anyone interested in the Naples Museum itself, or a reader looking for an in-depth discussion of the myriad of items housed in the museum archives and exhibits. The Naples Museum has a long history of housing invaluable relics and antiques, including a vast exhibition of fine arts, classical jewelry and cultural pieces. This book begins with an intricate historical sketch of the museum, including the many changes brought about by Italian political leaders, national disasters, and a detailed description of the museum layout and its changes over the generations. The handbook describes the entire collection housed at the museum, floor by floor, including those items that are in storage, waiting to be restored and displayed again. Intended for students exploring the museum and for tourists who have either a base knowledge of the museum or even those who have no prior knowledge of the museum and what it houses, this text also serves as a fascinating glimpse into the history of curation and the shifting nature of the museum over time. Finally, the book also contains a large appendix to link the reader to further resources about the collection and the history of the museum. Handbook of the Antiquities in the Naples Museum According to the New Arrangement; With Three Plans and Historical Sketch of the Building and an Appendix Relative to Pompeii and Herculaneum is an excellent book for anyone interested in history, museums, antiques, fine arts, and Italy. This book is a great guide to the Naples Museum for those visiting for the first time, or for those who have visited before but want to learn more about the history of this esteemed institution. Furthermore, this text is an exciting read for those interested in the relics the museum houses and the history of curation in Italy. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Villa dei Papiri at Herculaneum-buried during the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in A.D. 79, then rediscovered in 1750-contained a large collection of bronze and marble statuary and busts. Before they were published or exhibited, the sculptures were restored so as to appear whole: it is thus that they helped to shape early modern tastes in classical sculpture. The book describes the nature of the ancient sculptures and their impact on the modern public. Their chance discovery affected the interpretation of the statues-their styles and subjects-over the course of the next 250 years. The ancient sculptures were copied extensively in reproductions of various sizes and patinas. The author traces the popularity of these copies in Europe and America. Also presented in the book is a technical study of the production techniques and materials of the sculptures, as well as of their modern restoration history. Scientific analyses and detailed photographs reveal both how the pieces were cast and pieced together in antiquity and how they were restored in the eighteenth century. Even though this collection has been known for two and a half centuries, this book covers for the first time the eclectic nature of the sculptures, their acutual condition, and their quality, pointing in some cases to mass production.