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VILLA OF THE MYSTERIES IN POMPEII: Ancient Ritual, Modern Muse by  ed  Elaine K. - Paperback - First Edition - 2000 - from A Scholar's Tale Booksellers and Biblio.com
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VILLA OF THE MYSTERIES IN POMPEII: Ancient Ritual, Modern Muse

by Gazda, Elaine K., ed

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Book desription: Ann Arbor, MI: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology / University of Michigan Museum of Art, 2000 xiii, 262 pp. Illustrations (some color), maps, plans, notes, glossary, bibliography. A well-illustrated collection of 13 scholarly essays followed by an illustrated exhibition catalogue to complement the Kelsey Museum's 2000 exhibition. The exhibition was focused on the watercolor copies made in the mid-1920s by Maria Barosso of the beautiful frescoes in Room 5 of the Pompeiian house nick-named the "Villa of the Mysteries," but also included other works of Roman art. CONDITION: Sewn binding. Very minor handling to covers.. First Edition. Paperback. Like New. 28 x 22 cm.

  • Bookseller: A Scholar's Tale Booksellers US (US)
  • Bookseller Inventory #: 005351
  • Format/binding: Paperback
  • Book condition: Like New
  • Edition: First Edition
  • Binding: Paperback
  • ISBN 10: 1930561024
  • ISBN 13: 9781930561021
  • Publisher: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology / University of Michigan Museum of Art
  • Place: Ann Arbor, MI
  • Date published: 2000
  • Size: 8.75 x 11.25 x 0.75 inches
  • Weight: 1.95 pounds
  • Keywords: ancient pompeii roman italy archaeology history art fine arts frescoes maria barosso frank francis kelsey villa of the mysteries campania mediterranean women
  • Subjects: ART / General; HISTORY / Europe / General; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / General;

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