The Digital Ark: Early Modern Collections of Curiosities in England and Scotland, 1580-1700
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Secondary Title (i.e. Proceedings Title): Periodical Title:TLS Publication Type:Journal Article Authors:Waterfield,G.Editors: Publisher: Place of Publication: Publication Date:1991 Alternate Date (i.e. Conference Date):05/17 Volume: Issue:4598 Start Page:15 End Page: Abstract:Reviews the collection of eight essays `Collectors and Curiosities: Paris and Venice 1500-1800,' by Krzysztof Pomian, translated by Elizabeth Wiles-Portier. The symbolic role of collections and of the objects within them and their significance as systems of meaning are Pomian's prime concern. His discussion is based largely on a wide-ranging study of primary sources.; Reviews the collection of eight essays `Collectors and Curiosities: Paris and Venice 1500-1800,' by Krzysztof Pomian, translated by Elizabeth Wiles-Portier. The symbolic role of collections and of the objects within them and their significance as systems of meaning are Pomian's prime concern. His discussion is based largely on a wide-ranging study of primary sources.
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COLLECTORS & Curiosities (Book)
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