The Matter of Classical Art History
A New Perspective on Pliny the Elder's Natural History
By Verity Platt
A Cornell University art history professor, Verity Platt, has published an article in the journal Daedalus, titled "The Matter of Classical Art History." Platt examines a passage from Pliny the Elder's Natural History, arguing that it provides a foundation for the field of classical art history. She suggests that Pliny's text provides a framework for understanding the relationship between art, history, and representation.
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