02245cam a22003013u 4500 17234 UtSlPG 20260610133413.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 DG Piroli, Tommaso, 1752-1824 Antiquités d'Herculanum, Tome IV. Bronzes Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-12-05 Produced by Carlo Traverso, Rénald Lévesque and Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) "Antiquités d'Herculanum, Tome IV. Bronzes" by Tommaso Piroli is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. This volume is dedicated to the exploration and documentation of bronzes recovered from the ancient Roman cities of Herculaneum and Pompeii, providing detailed descriptions and analyses of the artifacts. It also examines the artistic merit and historical significance of these ancient works. At the start of the book, the author offers an introduction that outlines the classification of the artifacts, explaining the importance of accurate representation in both art and historical context. The initial plates present various bronzes, including reliefs, busts, and statues, along with their descriptions and interpretations. Piroli emphasizes the exquisite workmanship and the cultural narratives embodied in the objects, providing insights into ancient rituals, mythologies, and societal values as inferred from the artworks. The opening serves not only as a catalog of findings but also as a reflective commentary on the broader implications of these treasures from the past. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Herculaneum (Extinct city) -- Antiquities https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17234 58622 58622