Classical Antiquities: Fondation Gandur pour l’Art by ISABELLE TASSIGNON

Description

This stunning 2-volume set introduces the Geneva-based Fondation Gandur’s collection of classical antiquities gathered over the past 40 years by founder Jean Claude Gandur. These two volumes are complementary: The first volume investigates the subject of ancient religion by observing images of idols, goddesses, gods, and devotees, and through them related rituals and religious practices; while the second focuses on especially exquisite objects, luxurious trifles known since ancient times as deliciÃ. These two volumes interact with each other, forming a whole that offers a sparkling view of Greek-Roman antiquity, from Italy to the Roman Orient of the Later Empire, through archaic Cyprus, classical Greece, and Hellenistic Egypt. AUTHORS: Isabelle Tassignon holds a PhD in archaeology and history of religions. She has been a member of the Ãcole franÃaise d’AthÃnes and a professor at the University of Namur.

ISBN: 9788874399727
Author(s): ISABELLE TASSIGNON