Classicism to Neo-classicism Essays dedicated to Gertrude Seidmann [Paperback]

The desire for things which are inspired by, imitate or indeed are Greek, or Greco-Roman continues to this day. Many different media are used to diffuse Classical imagery although the focus has typically been on gems. The twenty contributions in this volume discuss a variety of approaches to Classicism and Neo-classicism from the 5th century BC to the 20th century, exploring various trends and themes in Clssical imagery and inspiration through time.The desire for things which are inspired by, imitate, or indeed are Greek, or Greco-Roman has been felt throughout history. The twenty contributions in this volume explore the presence and diffusion of what they term 'The Classical Taste' from the 5th century BC to the 20th century focusing on the methods and media through which this occurs.