The Portland Vase
Author | : Denys Eyre Lankester Haynes |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 60 |
Release | : 1975 |
Genre | : Art |
ISBN | : 9780714112459 |
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Author | : Denys Eyre Lankester Haynes |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 60 |
Release | : 1975 |
Genre | : Art |
ISBN | : 9780714112459 |
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Author | : Robin Jeremy Brooks |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Academic |
Total Pages | : 318 |
Release | : 2004 |
Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN | : |
Robin Brooks recreates the lengthy travels and the powerful influence of the Portland vase, which has long been an inspiration for artists, poets and historians, together with engaging portraits of the eccentric individuals through whose hands it has passed.
Author | : Robin Brooks |
Publisher | : Harper Collins |
Total Pages | : 262 |
Release | : 2009-10-13 |
Genre | : Art |
ISBN | : 0061857513 |
For thousands of years an enigmatic and astonishingly beautiful piece of Roman art has captivated those who have come in contact with it.Made before the birth of Christ, the Portland Vase, as it is called, is renowned for both its beauty and its mystery. In The Portland Vase, Robin Brooks takes us on a vivid journey across Europe and through the centuries, as this delicate piece of glass, less than ten inches in height, passes through the hands of a stunning cast of characters, including the first Roman emperor, Augustus; a notorious tomb raider; a reckless cardinal; a princess with a nasty gambling habit; the ceramics genius Josiah Wedgwood; the secretive Duchess of Portland; and a host of politicians, dilettantes, and scam artists. Rich with passion, inspiration, jealousy, and endless speculation, the story of The Portland Vase spans more than two thousand years and remains one of the art world's greatest enigmas.
Author | : Susan Walker |
Publisher | : Object in Focus |
Total Pages | : 68 |
Release | : 2004 |
Genre | : Art |
ISBN | : |
The Portland Vase is the most famous cameo-glass vessel from antiquity, probably made during the reign of the Roman Emperor Augustus (27BC - AD14). The scenes on the vessel have long perplexed and enchanted in equal measure. The subject is clearly one of love and marriage, but who are the figures and are they historical or mythological? This book offers an exciting new reading of the vase, setting it in the context of the dramatic relationships between the houses of Octavian, Antony and Cleopatra. It also explores the lively history of the vase, from the earliest records in Italy in 1601, to its purchase by Sir William Hamilton and the dukes of Portland, and its abiding influence on British craftsmen such as Josiah Wedgwood whose copies helped to make it famous.
Author | : Josiah Wedgwood |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 48 |
Release | : 1845 |
Genre | : Portland Vase |
ISBN | : |
Author | : William Watkiss Lloyd |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 190 |
Release | : 1847 |
Genre | : Archaeology |
ISBN | : |
Author | : D. E. Haynes |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 1978-11-01 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9780374866020 |
Author | : William Watkiss Lloyd |
Publisher | : Legare Street Press |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2023-07-18 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781020168697 |
The Portland Vase is one of the most famous and enigmatic objects in the history of art. In this fascinating book, William Watkiss Lloyd explores the history, craftsmanship, and symbolism of this ancient Roman glass vase. With beautiful illustrations and insightful analysis, The Portland Vase is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of art and antiquity. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author | : Anne Forschler-Tarrasch |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2024-07-06 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9783777441566 |
Traces the history of the Portland Vase as a global influencer in art and ceramics. The Portland Vase, an ancient Roman glass cameo amphora held in the British Museum, has been a global brand that has resonated with makers, collectors, and consumers for centuries, replicated and reinterpreted countless times. The Portland Vase: Mania and Muse asks why and how a singular Classical vase becomes a legend, an "influencer," and an artistic and commercial muse across time and place to artists such as Josiah Wedgwood, Viola Frey, Chris Wight, Michael Eden, Nicole Cherubini, Clare Twomey, and Roberto Lugo. Featuring more than sixty-five artworks, this richly illustrated catalog examines the role of brands in our culture, considers why Classical traditions dominate the artistic canon, and speculates on how that tradition might be reconsidered and disrupted.