1767 Polymetis by Spence Greco-Roman ART Mythology Philosophy ENGLISH Classical

1767 Polymetis by Spence Greco-Roman ART Mythology Philosophy ENGLISH Classical

Joseph Spence was an 18^th-century English historian known for his anecdotal essays and translations. One of his most important works was “Polymetis” – a collection of full-page engravings of ancient Greek and Roman art paired with dialogues over the works of art themselves. Each of the dialogues describe:

• various mythological figures
  • Jupiter, Medusa, Minerva, Cupid, Hercules, Apollo, Mercury,
• the rise and fall of Roman art
• the influence of Greco-Roman style on ‘modern’ artists
• allegorical poetry such as Spencer’s “Fairy Queen”
• discussions on the philosophy of Socrates

This 1767 edition was edited and abridged by Nicolas Tindal.

Item number: #26027

Price: $499

SPENCE, Joseph

A guide to classical learning or Polymetis abridged. Containing, I. The history of the polite arts among the Romans; … II. The usefulness of antiques towards explaining the classics. … III. An inquiry concerning the agreement between the works of the Roman poets, and the remains of the antient artists

Dublin: printed for John Exshaw, and for Sarah Cotter, 1767.

Details:

• Collation: Complete with all pages
  • [8], 279, [9]
  • Includes engraved, folding frontispiece
• Language: English
• Binding: Leather; tight and secure
• Size: ~6.75in X 4.25in (17cm x 10.5cm)

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