Antonio Canova / M.) / Quatremère de Quincy (Antoine-Chrysosto
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Lettres Écrites de Londres à Rome presents a detailed epistolary exchange between Antoine-Chrysostome Quatremère de Quincy and Antonio Canova concerning the Elgin Marbles, sculptures from the Temple of Minerva in Athens, now housed in London. These letters offer a fascinating glimpse into the early 19th-century debate surrounding the artistic merit and historical significance of these iconic sculptures. Quatremère de Quincy’s observations, written from London and addressed to the renowned sculptor Canova in Rome, delve into the aesthetic qualities and the controversial acquisition of the marbles. This collection provides valuable insight into the perspectives of leading art critics and artists of the time, as they grappled with the rediscovery and interpretation of classical art. The book is a valuable historical document for scholars and enthusiasts interested in the history of art, classical studies, and the cultural politics surrounding the Elgin Marbles.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
