Main entry:

Winckelmann, Johann Joachim, 1717-1768.

Title & Author:

Letter and Report on the discoveries at Herculaneum / Johann Joachim Winckelmann ; introduction, translation and commentary by Carol C. Mattusch.

Publication:

Los Angeles : J. Paul Getty Museum, c2011.

Description:

ix, 230 pages : illustrations, map ; 26 cm

Notes:
First published in German under the title: Sendschreiben von den Herculanischen Entdeckungen an den hochgebohrnen Herrn, Herrn Heinrich von Brühl.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Machine generated contents note: 1762 Letter on the Herculanean Discoveries -- Introduction -- I. Region and the Sites -- II. Destruction -- III. Rediscovery -- VI.1. Finds -- VI.1. Objects -- VI.1.A. Architecture -- VI.1.B. Paintings -- VI.1.C. Statues, Busts, and Statuettes -- VI.1.D. Inscriptions -- VI.1.E. Implements: Necessities -- VI.1.F. Implements: Luxury Items -- VI.1.G. Entertainment, Sport, and Adornment -- VI.1.H. Vessels -- VI.2. Texts -- VI.2.A. Discovery -- VI.2.B. Ancient Paper and Books -- VI.2.C. Writing -- VI.2.D. Ink and Pens -- VI.2.E. Wax Tablets -- VI.2.F. Unrolling the Texts -- V. Museum at Portici -- Notes to Letter -- 1764 Report of the Latest Discoveries at Herculaneum -- Introduction -- I. Newly Discovered Buildings -- II. Statues, Portraits, and Busts -- III. Implements -- III.1. Sacred Objects -- III.2. Three Types of Objects for Daily Use -- III.2.A. Necessities -- III.2.B. Games and Adornments -- III.2.C. Pens, Inks, and Paper -- IV. Texts from Herculaneum -- Notes to Report -- Bibliography -- Classical References -- Bibliographic Abbreviations -- Bibliography.
Translated from the German.

Summary:

"This new translation brings to light the early days of scientific archaeology and the unearthing and study of Herculaneum and Pompeii as observed by the erudite and acerbic art historian Johann Joachim Winckelmann (1717-1768). His Letter, published in German in 1762, displays his extensive knowledge of geology, ancient literature, and art while offering a scathing critique of the Spanish Bourbon excavations around the Bay of Naples and of the officials involved. He further discusses these topics in his equally controversial Report of 1764. The introduction describes the context in which these texts were written, identifies various politicians, academics, and collectors, and elucidates topics of particular interest to Winckelmann, from artifacts to local customs to the contents of ancient papyri. The illustrations, particularly those from the Bourbon publication--Le Antichità di Ercolano (1757-92)--illuminate how these monuments influenced contemporary perception of the ancient world."-- Provided by publisher.

ISBN:

9781606060896
1606060899 (paperback)
9781606060513 (hardback)
1606060511 (hardback)

Subject:

Excavations (Archaeology) Italy Naples, Bay of, Region History 18th century.
ART / History / Ancient & Classical.
Excavations (Archaeology)
Herculaneum (Extinct city) Early works to 1800.
Pompeii (Extinct city) Early works to 1800.
Stabiae (Extinct city) Early works to 1800.
Herculanum (Ville ancienne) Ouvrages avant 1800.
Pompéi (Ville ancienne) Ouvrages avant 1800.
Stabies (Ville ancienne) Ouvrages avant 1800.
Italy Herculaneum (Extinct city)
Italy Pompeii (Extinct city)
Italy Stabiae (Extinct city)

Form/genre:

Early works.
History.

Added entries:

Mattusch, Carol C.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 275053
Call No.: BIB 209050
Status: Available