Description
National Archaeological Museum: Modern Age
Book Summary
This guide offers a detailed tour of the rooms at the National Archaeological Museum dedicated to the Modern Age, a key period in the history of Spain. The reader will find a commented selection of the most representative pieces, from weapons and armor to everyday objects and works of art, which illustrate the social, political, and cultural transformation of the 16th to 18th centuries. An essential tool for understanding the material legacy of this era through the museum's holdings.
What is it about?
The work presents a specialized guide to the collections of the National Archaeological Museum corresponding to the Modern Age. Throughout its pages, the pieces on display in the rooms are described, contextualizing them within the historical events and artistic movements of the period. Aspects such as the evolution of clothing, goldsmithing, ceramics, numismatics, and weaponry are addressed, offering the reader a complete view of the material culture of modern Spain. The guide is structured to facilitate a visit to the museum, providing clear and concise information about each object and its historical significance.
Main Topics
- Collections of the National Archaeological Museum of the Modern Age (16th-18th centuries)
- Historical and cultural context of modern Spain
- Evolution of material culture: clothing, ceramics, goldsmithing, and weaponry
- Numismatics and medals of the modern period
- Art and everyday objects as a reflection of society
Who is it recommended for?
This guide is aimed at visitors to the National Archaeological Museum interested in delving deeper into the Modern Age collections, as well as students of History, Art History, and Archaeology. It is also useful for enthusiasts of museography and cultural heritage who wish to better understand the context of the pieces on display.
What this book provides
- Offers a structured and commented guided tour of the museum's rooms dedicated to the Modern Age.
- Provides contextualized information about each piece, facilitating its historical and artistic understanding.
- Helps to identify and appreciate the most representative objects of the modern period in the MAN collections.
- Serves as quick reference material during or after a visit to the museum.
Technical Data
- Author: Mañueco Surtuntun, M.Del Carmen
- Publisher: Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport. Area of
- Language: Spanish
- Collection: PENDING COLLECTION
- Publication date: January 1991
- Number of pages: 160
- Weight: 100 g
Editorial Assessment
This guide constitutes a useful resource for those wishing to explore in detail the Modern Age collections of the National Archaeological Museum. Its descriptive approach and structure oriented towards the visit make it a practical companion for the public interested in the historical and artistic heritage of Spain. Although it was published in 1991, it remains a valid reference for understanding the arrangement and significance of the pieces from this period.