it is difficult to find a current cultural or social phenomenon that is not in some aspect indebted to the famous philosopher and the Platonic tradition

Introduction by Christine Kondoleon

Though the range of dates and techniques in the collection is extensive

the papyri held out the tantalizing possibility of the rediscovery of lost masterpieces by classical writers

Arnold Witte is assistant professor in the Department of the Cultural History of Europe at the University of Amsterdam

Canons and Values: Ancient to Modern rabbit it is difficult to findEdited by Larry Silver and Kevin Terraciano A century ago, all art was evaluated through the lens of European classicism and its tradition. This volume explores the foundations of the European canon, offers a critical rethinking of ancient and classical art, and interrogates the canons of cultures that have often been left at the margins of art history. It underscores the historical and geographical diversity of canons and the local values underlying