Passion for the antique : sex, lies, and theft in late 18th-century Europe [videorecording] / [lecture by] Gerard Vaughan ; [sponsored by the J. Paul Getty Museum].

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Passion for the antique : sex, lies, and theft in late 18th-century Europe [videorecording] / [lecture by] Gerard Vaughan ; [sponsored by the J. Paul Getty Museum].

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The possession of antiquities defined the taste of European elites of the late 18th century. As demand far outstripped supply, the search for antiquities often resulted in rampant forgeries, deception, and criminal behavior. Lecturer Gerard Vaughan, director of the National Gallery of Victoria, Australia, offers a glimpse of the underbelly of neoclassical taste, discussing the antics of passionate collectors and their dealers, and the strategies they devised to fulfill their desire.

1 videodisc of 1 (DVD) (ca. 70 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

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