Publisher's Synopsis
""Ancient Marbles in Great Britain"" is a comprehensive book written by Adolf Michaelis in 1882. The book explores the history and significance of ancient Greek and Roman sculptures that are held in the collections of various British museums and galleries. Michaelis provides detailed descriptions of each piece, along with their provenance and historical context. He also discusses the ways in which these sculptures have influenced British art and culture. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in classical art and its impact on Western civilization. It is written in English and is accessible to readers with a basic understanding of art history.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.
