ENDURING BRONZE

Ancient bronze statuary provides a sense of immediacy, a window directly back to the classical world. The wistful expression of a yo ung Roman woman, the fixed jaw of a politician, and the tensed muscles of a Greek athlete appear startlingly lifelike, transfixing t he viewer with their striking realism. Incredibly durable yet frequently destroyed for their valuable materials, ancient bronzes are comparatively rare discoveries. This book, richly illustrated with works from the J. Paul Getty Museum and other important collecti ons, pro...[Read more]