04353nam 2200721Ia 450 991077840310332120230721023211.01-282-70349-897866127034920-520-94359-710.1525/9780520943599(CKB)1000000000811836(EBL)470959(OCoLC)464674243(SSID)ssj0000335118(PQKBManifestationID)11255959(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000335118(PQKBWorkID)10272276(PQKB)11497059(StDuBDS)EDZ0000055897(MiAaPQ)EBC470959(MdBmJHUP)muse30585(DE-B1597)520067(DE-B1597)9780520943599(Au-PeEL)EBL470959(CaPaEBR)ebr10343488(CaONFJC)MIL270349(EXLCZ)99100000000081183620090504d2009 ub 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrThe Berkeley Plato[electronic resource] from neglected relic to ancient treasure : an archaeological detective story /Stephen G. Miller ; with an appendix by John TwilleyBerkeley University of California Pressc20091 online resource (169 p.)The Joan Palevsky imprint in classical literatureDescription based upon print version of record.0-520-25833-9 Includes bibliographical references and indexes.Frontmatter --CONTENTS --ILLUSTRATIONS --PREFACE AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS --HISTORY OF ACQUISITION AND THE FIRST CENTURY IN CALIFORNIA --DESCRIPTION OF THE ARTIFACT --PERTINENCE OF THE HEAD --THE INSCRIPTION --THE SEVEN SAGES --THE TIVOLI PLATO --THE BERKELEY PLATO AND THE RENAISSANCE --PORTRAITS OF PLATO --THE BERKELEY PLATO AND THE AKADEMY --RIBBONS --PLATO AND RIBBONS --WHY PLATO AND RIBBONS --CONCLUSION --APPENDIX I. THE SQUARE-OMICRON AND SQUARE-THETA PORTRAIT HERMS FROM TIVOLI --APPENDIX 2. TECHNICAL AND SCIENTIFIC ANALYSIS OF THE BERKELEY PLATO --BIBLIOGRAPHY --GENERAL INDEX --INDEX OF ANCIENT SOURCES --INDEX OF ANCIENT SOURCESThis book explores the provenance of the so-called Berkeley Herm of Plato, a sculptural portrait that Stephen G. Miller first encountered over thirty years ago in a university storage basement. The head, languishing since its arrival in 1902, had become detached from the body, or herm, and had been labeled a fake. In 2002, while preparing another book, Miller-now an experienced archaeologist-needed an illustration of Plato, remembered this piece, and took another look. The marble, he recognized immediately, was from the Greek islands, the inscription appeared ancient, and the ribbons visible on the head were typical of those in Greek athletic scenes. The Berkeley Plato, rich in scientific, archaeological, and historical detail, tells the fascinating story of how Miller was able to authenticate this long-dismissed treasure. His conclusion, that it is an ancient Roman copy possibly dating from the time of Hadrian, is further supported by art conservation scientist John Twilley, whose essay appears as an appendix. Miller's discovery makes a significant contribution to the worlds of art history, philosophy, archaeology, and sports history and will serve as a starting point for new research in the back rooms of museums.Joan Palevsky imprint in classical literature.HermaeInscriptions, GreekPortrait sculpture, ClassicalItalyTivoliPortrait sculpture, ClassicalCaliforniaBerkeleyClassical antiquitiesConservation and restorationCaliforniaBerkeleyHistory20th centuryHermae.Inscriptions, Greek.Portrait sculpture, ClassicalPortrait sculpture, ClassicalClassical antiquitiesConservation and restorationHistory733/.3Miller Stephen G(Stephen Gaylord),1942-2021.1100958MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910778403103321The Berkeley Plato3688275UNINA