Joseph Spence Tindal (6 results)
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book traces the rise, peak, and decline of poetry and the arts in ancient Rome, from its humble beginnings to its flourishing under emperor Augustus and its eventual decline under increasingly tyrannical rulers. Through analysis of the works of Ennius, Lucretius, Virgil, Ovid, Hor…ace and others, this book examines the evolution of poetic and artistic expression as Rome grew from a republic to an empire. The author argues that the development of Roman poetry and art was closely intertwined, with writers and artists alike drawing inspiration from the changing political and cultural landscape of their time. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Roman literature, art, or culture, offering a comprehensive examination of the intricate relationship between Roman creativity and the historical context in which it flourished. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.
More imagesPublished by R.Horsfield & J.Dofdley 2nd edition corrected and inlarged, London, 1765
Seller: Abbey Antiquarian Books, Blockley, GLOS, United KingdomAbbey Antiquarian Books
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Add to basketCondition: Very Good. copperplates [12 including one folding of star constellations by P.Fourdrinier] with from one to six images] these probably used previously in Spence's Polymetis as page numbering is entirely incorrect. 12mo marbled tan leather on 5 raised bands with extra gilt floral decoration and red title label to spine….Gilt dentelles. Spine slightly worn, coverpage slightly loose[tiny bit bleached to one corner]. Plate 1 as frontis +Title-page in red and black +[6p-Introduction] +279pp +[6p=index] +1 leaf over publisher's booklist. 1 Pullout illustration on p173. Except for endpapers's browning/foxing to edges a lovely clean copy in a charming binding in overall very nice condition. *Deals with the Ancient Greek and Roman deities, heroes, poets, and other classical figures and the statuary and artwork produced. This book is an abridgment by Tindal of Joseph Spence's 'Polymetis', Printed on Ludgate Srt. 1 volume. Hardcover.
Published by London, J.Dodsley, 1777., 1777
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Seller: Bernard Quaritch Ltd ABA ILAB, London, United KingdomBernard Quaritch Ltd ABA ILAB
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Add to basket12mo, pp.[12], xxxiv, 224, [6(index)], with an engraved frontispiece and 12 plates, the last folding and signed 'P.Fourdrinier'; very slight marginal blue stain to frontispiece, last quire shaken; else a handsome copy in contemporary speckled calf, red morocco lettering-piece; hinges cracked; printed booklabel of Edwin Sandys to… front pastedown, dated 1778 (see below), over another Sandys family inscription.Second illustrated edition (fourth overall) of Nicholas Tindal's abridgement for schools of Polymetis (1747), a dialogue by the traveller, scholar, friend of Alexander Pope, and Regius Professor of Modern History at Oxford Joseph Spence (16991748), in which he explored the connections between Roman poetry and art and took aim at the pedantry of modern classical scholarship. 'Conceived during Spence's first visit to Italy and with much of its material collected there, Polymetis was attacked in Gotthold Ephraim Lessing's Laokoon (1766) and, though new editions appeared in 1755 and 1774, and abridged versions for the use of schools were current until the 1820s, it sank fairly quickly from serious notice. However, it proved an invaluable guide to mythological images for Keats' (ODNB). Tindal's Polymetis abridged turned Spence's work into a broad guide to the classics and was first published in 1764, and then with illustrations and specifically adapted for schools in 1768. It condensed Spence's work by 'omitting the quotations' and presenting the 'real intent of the allegories and machinery' of classical mythology 'and therefore it is undoubtedly preferable to any school-book of the kind hitherto published'. Provenance: Edwin Blundell Sandys (17651785), the youngest son of Col.Martin Sandys (17291768), of Ombersley Court, Worcestershire. His sister Mary Sandys, later Marchioness of Downshire, was the only of three siblings to survive to maturity and would inherit the family estates from her uncle. ESTC N7457. Language: English.
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Add to basketSoftcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 312 pages. English : Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1777. Study of classical learning and the relation between ancient literature and the visual arts, with attention to the Latin poets, Roman polite culture, antiquities, allegory, and classical myt…hology. The work also examines how the remains of ancient art can illuminate the classics, and how poetry, sculpture, and painting may be appreciated through a shared aesthetic framework. Study of classical learning and its connection with the visual arts, including the Latin poets, Roman culture, antiquities, allegory, and classical mythology. It explores the mutual illustration of classical texts and ancient art, and presents the work as a guide for cultivating taste in poetry, sculpture, and painting. Book images are non-contractual.
More imagesA guide to classical learning, or, Polymetis abridged.: being a work necessary not only for classical instruction, but for all those who wish to have a true taste for the beauties of poetry, sculpture and painting
Spence, Joseph; Tindal, N.; Horsfield, R.; Dodsley, James; Fourdrinier, Paul
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Seller: Livres Anciens Rares, Paris, FranceLivres Anciens Rares
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Add to basketSoftcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 308 pages. English : Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1765. A learned eighteenth-century anthology and handbook on classical learning, designed to support the study of antiquity and the appreciation of the arts. The work gathers material on the histo…ry of polite arts among the Romans, the use of antiques in explaining the classics, the allegories and machinery of the ancients, and the relationship between Roman poetry and ancient sculpture and painting. It is of interest to readers of classical scholarship, the history of taste, and the transmission of humanist and artistic ideas. Book images are non-contractual.
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Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, IndiaGyan Books Pvt. Ltd.
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Add to basketLeather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine l…ends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1777. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: : - 312, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 312 312.
