Etruskische Spiegel (1843)

Etruskische Spiegel, originally published in 1843, is a book by the German archaeologist and art historian Eduard Gerhard. The book is written in German and focuses on the Etruscan civilization, a pre-Roman civilization that flourished in central Italy from the 8th to the 3rd century BCE.The book is a detailed study of Etruscan mirrors, which were a popular form of luxury item in Etruscan society. Gerhard examines the mirrors from a variety of angles, including their artistic style, their symbolism, and their social and cultural significance.The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides an overview of Etruscan art and culture, including their religious beliefs, social structure, and artistic traditions. The second part is a detailed analysis of the mirrors themselves, including their materials, techniques, and decorative motifs.Throughout the book, Gerhard draws on a wide range of sources, including archaeological evidence, literary texts, and historical accounts. He also includes numerous illustrations of the mirrors, as well as other Etruscan art and artifacts.Etruskische Spiegel is considered a seminal work in the field of Etruscan studies, and it continues to be widely read and cited by scholars today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.