Etruscan Tomb Paintings: Their Subjects And Significance (1922) - Hardcover

Etruscan Tomb Paintings: Their Subjects And Significance is a book written by Frederik Poulsen and published in 1922. The book is a comprehensive study of the tomb paintings found in Etruscan tombs, which are located in central Italy. Poulsen analyzes the subjects and significance of the paintings, which depict scenes from Etruscan mythology, daily life, and funerary rituals. He also examines the techniques used by the Etruscan painters and their influences from other cultures, such as the Greeks and the Egyptians. The book includes numerous illustrations of the tomb paintings, as well as maps and diagrams to help readers understand the context in which they were created. Poulsen's work is considered a seminal study of Etruscan art and has been influential in the field of archaeology and art history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.