02570cam a22003733u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000060011910000530012524500660017824601640024426400510040830000470045933600260050633700260053233800360055850000310059450802050062552011700083053400450200065300080204565300280205365300100208165300120209165300330210385600430213699900170217926449UtSlPG20260610133615.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a01003392  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aN1 aFairholt, F. W.q(Frederick William),d1814-186610aRambles of an archæologist among old books and in old places1 aRambles of an archaeologist among old books and in old places :  Being papers on art, in relation to archaeology, painting, art-decoration, and art-manufacture 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-08-28  aProduced by Julia Miller and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive/American Libraries.)  a"Rambles of an Archæologist Among Old Books and in Old Places" by Frederick William Fairholt is a collection of art-related essays written in the late 19th century. This work explores the intersections of archaeology, painting, and decorative arts, intertwining historical insights with aesthetic evaluations. Fairholt, being an accomplished archaeologist and author, delves into the historical significance of various artistic forms, making this book appealing to both art enthusiasts and scholars alike.  The opening of the book sets the stage for an exploration of the evolution of artistic styles through historical epochs, notably discussing the transition from classical Roman art to medieval expressions and ultimately to the Renaissance. Fairholt introduces the reader to the impacts of ancient artwork on later periods, emphasizing the complexities and adaptations of styles as culture and context evolved. He also hints at the rich anecdotal history surrounding various art forms that will be the focus of subsequent chapters, promising a narrative that combines scholarly discourse with captivating stories. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aArt  aDecoration and ornament  aRings  aJewelry  aDürer, Albrecht, 1471-152840uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26449  c67393d67393