Into the Volcano
The LRB Podcast
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Trade, Fashion, and the Grand Tour
This chapter discusses the trade and fashion that developed from the excavations at Pompeii and Herculaneum, particularly focusing on the collector Hamilton and his world-class collection. It explores the intersection of art, science, romanticism, and commercialism during this time, highlighting Josiah Wedgwood's imitation of the famous vases and the division of labor in production. The chapter also touches on the division between art and science, the cultural significance of the research presented in lavish volumes, and the differing opinions on the artistic presentation of volcanoes.
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