Anna Anguissola Book order (chronological)

Focusing on Pliny the Elder's insights, this book examines how his work, Natural History, serves as a vital source for understanding the figural arts of Classical antiquity. It delves into the construction of materials and artistic processes within Pliny's writings, while also reflecting on contemporary advancements in the study of Graeco-Roman art. Through this exploration, the book highlights the interplay between historical context and modern interpretations of ancient artistic practices.

Figural and non-figural supports are ubiquitous features of Roman sculpture in stone but have never before been the subject of a close investigation. This is the first full treatment of a fundamental subject and overturns previous assumptions about Roman visual traditions and the reception of Greek art.

Pubblicazione realizzata in occasione delle esposizioni "Serial Classic" e "Portable Classic" organizzate dalla Fondazione Prada a Milano e Venezia nel 2015.Testi di: Anna Anguissola, Michael Bennet, Vinzenz Brinkmann, Kathleen W. Christian, Maurizio Ferraris, Lucia Franchi Viceré, Daniela Gallo, Davide Gasparotto, Carlo Gasparri, Tonio Hölscher, Maria Teresa Iannelli, Rem Koolhaas, Lothar Ledderose, Maria M. Loh, Jan Stubbe Østerdaard, Maurizio Paoletti, Claudio Parisi Presicce, Michael Pfanner, Maria Grazia Picozzi, Shahrokh Razmjou, Kyoko Sengoku-Haga, Salvatore Settis, Colleen Snyder, Giandomenico Spinola, Rüdiger Splitter, Paul Zanker.e clas