Focuses on the studies of the visual remains of the ancient classical lands, Greece and Italy. Includes information about the study, interpretation, and imitation of antiquity by artists and scholars of the later periods. Includes timeline covering major events that are treated in the text, as well as a brief glossary of terms and words. Good traveling guide. Lists 370 authors.
Some entries provide brief discussion on the influence of an author's works on later literature.
Appendix gives a chronological list of authors by century. This source attempts to list all the English translations of Greek and Latin works. It has very good geographical, time, and topic divisions. Includes all significant sites, monuments, and building from the earliest occupation of Rome to the onset of the Middle Ages in the sixth century, with the exception of most Christian churches and tombs. Some entries include bibliographical references to the relevant literature.