Also, I would think that there’s more unknown than known regarding what the ancient artists knew. A few years ago I read the allegation that Michelangelo was the “real” artist of an ancient Roman work excavated during his lifetime. But anyway...
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Laocoon and His Son
Vatican Museums | circa 2000 | Mary Ann Sullivan
Posted on 08/28/2004 4:07:50 PM PDT by SunkenCiv
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An Ancient Masterpiece or a Master’s Forgery?
(Did by Michelangelo Sculpt the Laocoon?)
New York Times | April 18, 2005 | KATHRYN SHATTUCK
Posted on 04/19/2005 12:08:30 AM PDT by nickcarraway
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The amount I don't know about them is frightful. I only know a thimble full. My memory for such things gets jumbled.
Your links to the ancient art and architecture are fascinating. I have never seen most of those castles and cathedrals. In my life I have spent about 10 days in Rome and one glorious day in Pompeii. That link to the Pompeii art conjurs up some of that memory. I recall wanting our guide to run so we could see more. I knew our time there was ticking.
The amount I don't know about them is frightful. I only know a thimble full. My memory for such things gets jumbled.
Your links to the ancient art and architecture are fascinating. I have never seen most of those castles and cathedrals. In my life I have spent about 10 days in Rome and one glorious day in Pompeii. That link to the Pompeii art conjurs up some of that memory. I recall wanting our guide to run so we could see more. I knew our time there was ticking.