Amber has fascinated mankind since the Paleolithic era

it is difficult to find a current cultural or social phenomenon that is not in some aspect indebted to the famous philosopher and the Platonic tradition

Though the range of dates and techniques in the collection is extensive

Introduction by Christine Kondoleon

Thomas DaCosta Kaufmann is Frederick Marquand Professor of Art and Archaeology at Princeton University

Canons and Values: Ancient to Modern rabbit Amber has fascinated mankind sinceEdited by Larry Silver and Kevin Terraciano A century ago, all art was evaluated through the lens of European classicism and its tradition. This volume explores the foundations of the European canon, offers a critical rethinking of ancient and classical art, and interrogates the canons of cultures that have often been left at the margins of art history. It underscores the historical and geographical diversity of canons and the local values underlying