James Loeb, Collector and Connoisseur: Proceedings of the Second James Loeb Biennial Conference, Munich and Murnau 6-8 June 2019

James Loeb, a renowned patron and philanthropist, left lasting legacies in America and Germany. The James Loeb Biennial Conferences commemorate his achievements in four areas: the Loeb Classical Library, collection and connoisseurship, psychology and medicine, and music. The second conference explores Loeb's engagement with ancient material culture, considering his personal and institutional interests and their contemporary significance.

Format: Hardback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 21 February 2023
Publisher: Harvard University Press

James Loeb, a remarkable patron and philanthropist of his era, left an indelible legacy that spans both his birthplace of America and his ancestral Germany. To commemorate the sesquicentenary of his birth, a series of biennial conferences, organized in celebration, were convened to honor his remarkable achievements in four distinct areas: the Loeb Classical Library (2017), collection and connoisseurship (2019), psychology and medicine (postponed due to the pandemic, scheduled for 2023), and music (2025).

The second conference in this series delved into Loeb's profound and multifaceted engagement with the material culture of the ancient world. As a scholar, connoisseur, collector, and curator, Loeb's interests extended far and wide, encompassing the intricate connections and contexts of his archaeological pursuits. The contributors to the conference, drawn from a diverse range of fields, explored these interests in the broader context of the long history of collection and connoisseurship, from antiquity to the present. Their essays not only examined the personal and institutional aspects of Loeb's archaeological pursuits but also considered their contemporary significance in the rapidly evolving landscape of the arts.

Through these conferences, James Loeb's legacy continues to be celebrated and explored, highlighting his profound contributions to the fields of classical literature, art, and scholarship. His dedication to preserving and disseminating knowledge has left an enduring impact on the academic world, and his collections continue to be curated and studied, providing valuable insights into the rich tapestry of human history and culture.

Dimension: 235 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780674278783