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The origins of museums : the cabinet of curiosities in sixteenth and seventeenth century Europe
Title:
The origins of museums : the cabinet of curiosities in sixteenth and seventeenth century Europe
Author:
Impey, O. R. (Oliver R.), editor.
ISBN:
9781910807194
Physical Description:
xii, 335 pages, 64 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm
Abstract:
The Origins of Museums is an extensive account of the first great collections in late sixteenth and seventeenth century Europe. The collections, then called 'cabinets of curiosities', were the beginnings of museums as we now know them. The discovery of the New World saw a huge influx of exotic and rare exhibits arrive in from distant lands. These discoveries revolutionised the European view of the wider world. Scholars from all over the globe describe in thirty- three essays the achievements of numerous significant collectors, the range of material gathered and the impact these collections had on Late Renaissance society. With a comprehensive bibliography, the papers provide expert insight into this fascinating period of collecting history, a generally neglected subject.--Amazon.com
Bibliographical References:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 281-312) and index.
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