Object Biographies
John North Hopkins
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Object Biographies
by John North Hopkins, Sarah Kielt Costello, Paul R. Davis
Published
2020
Publisher
Yale University Press
Pages
312
ISBN-13
9780300250879
Description
This innovative presentation of ancient objects in the Menil Collection offers a new model for understanding works from antiquity that lack archaeological context. Editors John North Hopkins, Sarah Kielt Costello, and Paul R. Davis with 11 additional authors employ a creative mixture of iconography, technical studies, and known provenance to gain insight into both the meaning of the objects themselves and what they can teach us more broadly about archaeology, art history, and collecting practices. As they take on complex issues of cultural heritage, legality, and taste, these essays bring to life works that are often consigned to either the imperial past or conceptual limbo and introduce a fresh framework through which to engage with the multilayered history that these objects represent.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Object Biographies?
This edition of Object Biographies has approximately 312 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Object Biographies?
For most readers, Object Biographies typically takes between 6h 30m and 4h 20m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 78,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 12m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 78,000 words
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What is the word count of Object Biographies?
The estimated word count for Object Biographies is approximately 78,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Object Biographies?
Object Biographies was written by John North Hopkins, Sarah Kielt Costello, Paul R. Davis.
When was Object Biographies published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2020. The original work may have been published on a different date.