Tomb sculpture
Erwin Panofsky • 1964 • H.N. Abrams
- Author
- Erwin Panofsky
- First published
- 1964
- Publisher
- H.N. Abrams
- Genres
- History · Art
- ISBN
- 9780714828244
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Originally published in 1964, Tomb Sculpture is a seminal work by the renowned art historian Erwin Panofsky. It originated as a series of lectures delivered at the Institute of Fine Arts at New York University, focusing on the evolution of funerary art from ancient Egypt to the Italian Renaissance. The text serves as a scholarly exploration of how different cultures have approached the representation of the deceased, emphasizing the transition from ritualistic function to aesthetic monumentality.
The volume is celebrated for its incisive analysis and its status as a foundational text in iconology. Panofsky, known for his rigorous methodology in interpreting the symbolic meanings of art, examines the tomb as a focal point for shifting attitudes toward death and immortality. The book was thoughtfully curated with photographic illustrations that complement its academic depth, remaining a staple reference for art historians and students interested in the intersection of theology, philosophy, and sculptural form.
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