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Casting a New Light delves into various aspects of collecting and showcasing plaster casts, an important phenomenon that shaped European and American art museums from the nineteenth century onwards. It explores international connections and influences in the establishment of cast collections while also shedding new light on the role and uses of plaster casts in the antiquity and in the era of historicism. The volume offers valuable reflections on the intricate contexts of the contemporary reception of these collections, presenting new perspectives on their significance and future, including various conference papers and several case studies.

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      Publisher: Museum of Fine Art, Budapest / Hungarian National Gallery
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 7/31/2024
      ISBN13: 9786156595232, 978-6156595232
      ISBN10: 6156595236

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      Book Synopsis
      Casting a New Light delves into various aspects of collecting and showcasing plaster casts, an important phenomenon that shaped European and American art museums from the nineteenth century onwards. It explores international connections and influences in the establishment of cast collections while also shedding new light on the role and uses of plaster casts in the antiquity and in the era of historicism. The volume offers valuable reflections on the intricate contexts of the contemporary reception of these collections, presenting new perspectives on their significance and future, including various conference papers and several case studies.

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