Delphi - Tapa dura

Reseña del editor

Art Library OF AUTHORS FOREWORD THIS work which appeared in its Danish form in 1919 is in all essentials based on impressions and notes taken during a lengthy stay at Delphi in the spring of 1907 That I have not ventured to publish the book earlier is due to the fact that the publication of the Delphic finds was previously so defective and summary that a comprehensive description of the remains which illustrate the history and art of Delphi was not possible, unless the author had himself taken part in the excavations, and had personal knowledge of the circumstances under which the finds were made. But in the years preceding the outbreak of the War, several important volumes of Fouilles de Delphes appeared, and in some cases of doubt Director Th. Homolle helped me with information and manuscript. There is still much that is uncertain and obscure in the topography and artistic history of Delphi, and therefore I have laid most stress on aesthetic appreciation, which has an effect and value apart from problems of detail. However, the time has now come to give to a wider public an idea of the valuable objects brought to light by the French excavations of this the second chief sanctuary of Greece. I desire to thank M. Homolle for active assistance in the preparation of the book and for having secured permission for me from M.
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