469 Examples from Historical Sources: A Visual Journey through Dover Pictorial Archive

Dover Pictorial Archive is a treasure-trove of visual history, housing a vast collection of images that span centuries and cultures. From ancient artifacts to medieval manuscripts, from Renaissance paintings to 20th-century photographs, the archive provides a rich source of material for researchers, students, and lovers of history alike. In this article, we present a captivating exploration of 469 examples from the archive, offering a glimpse into the diverse and captivating world it contains.

Treasury of Ironwork Designs: 469 Examples from Historical Sources (Dover Pictorial Archive)

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Examples of Historical Sources from Dover Pictorial Archive

Ancient Artifacts

Ancient Egyptian relief depicting a pharaoh (c. 1550 BCE)

Ancient Roman mosaic depicting a gladiator (c. 1st century CE)

Ancient Greek statue of Hermes (c. 4th century BCE)

Medieval Manuscripts

Medieval illuminated manuscript page depicting a biblical scene (c. 12th century)

Medieval bestiary page depicting a unicorn (c. 13th century)

Medieval mappa mundi (world map) (c. 13th century)

Renaissance Paintings

Leonardo da Vinci's "Mona Lisa" (c. 1503-1519)

Botticelli's "The Birth of Venus" (c. 1482-1485)

Durer's "Self-Portrait" (c. 1498)

20th-Century Photographs

Ansel Adams' "Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico" (c. 1941)

Dorothea Lange's "Migrant Mother" (c. 1936)

Margaret Bourke-White's "Gandhi and the Spinning Wheel" (c. 1946)

The 469 examples presented in this article offer a captivating glimpse into the vast and diverse holdings of Dover Pictorial Archive. From ancient artifacts to 20th-century photographs, the archive provides a rich resource for historical research, cultural exploration, and visual storytelling. Whether you are a student, a researcher, or simply a lover of history, we invite you to delve into the archive and discover the countless treasures it holds.

Treasury of Ironwork Designs: 469 Examples from Historical Sources (Dover Pictorial Archive)

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	10042 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	128 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE