The Townley Gallery Of Classic Sculpture In The British Museum V1

By Henry Ellis

Book Overview

The Townley Gallery of Classic Sculpture in the British Museum Volume 1 is a comprehensive guide to the collection of classic sculptures in the British Museum. The book is written by Henry Ellis, a renowned scholar of classical art and history. The Townley Gallery is one of the most important collections of classical art in the world, and this book provides a detailed description of each sculpture in the collection.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific area of the collection. The first chapter provides an introduction to the history of the collection and the life of Charles Townley, the collector who assembled the collection. The following chapters provide detailed descriptions of the sculptures, including their history, style, and significance.The book includes over 100 illustrations of the sculptures, many of which are full-page photographs. The photographs are accompanied by detailed descriptions of each sculpture, including its dimensions, materials, and condition. The book also includes a glossary of terms and a bibliography for further reading.Overall, The Townley Gallery of Classic Sculpture in the British Museum Volume 1 is an essential reference for anyone interested in classical art and history. The book provides a comprehensive overview of one of the world's most important collections of classical sculpture, and is sure to be of interest to scholars, students, and art enthusiasts alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163622761
• ISBN13: 9781163622766
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 356 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"