The chorographic tradition and seventeenth- and eighteenth-century Scottish antiquaries

The early modern phenomenon of British Antiquarianism can be traced to the Renaissance rediscovery of the classical chorographic tradition. While the term ‘chorography’ eventually fell out of use, its influence can still be seen in the works of later antiquaries and more current approaches to land...

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Main Author: Darrell J. Rohl
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Department of Art History, University of Birmingham 2011-12-01
Series:Journal of Art Historiography
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Online Access:http://arthistoriography.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/rohl.pdf