Empire Without End: Antiquities Collections in Renaissance Rome, c. 1350-1527
"On every page, Christian displays a stunningly sophisticated level of erudition, sharp critical judgment, and an unerring eye for the telling detail."--Brian Curran, Renaissance Quarterly 2011"marks a substantial advance in the study of antiquities collecting for the breadth of its scope, the subtle interpretation or reinterpretation of individual episodes... and the quantity of information it provides" Guido Rebecchini,Renaissance Studies"Christian succeeds in her quest to 'reanimate antiquity' through her careful calibration of the collecting practices, cultural rituals, and somatic encounters inspired by antique objects," Erin Campbell,Oxford Art Journal