Plaster casts
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George Mason’s plaster casts were originally created as a learning tool for students. A major function of this site is to maintain this scholarly tradition while increasing public dialogue through the use of history and new media. George Mason students from every major and academic level are encouraged to contribute to the Plaster Cast Project by creating a digital exhibit.
The acquisition and research of plaster casts from the Metropolitan Museum of Art has been a decade-long endeavor spearheaded by Dr. Carol Mattusch, the Mathy Professor of Art History. This interdisciplinary project has united students, scholars, artists, and individuals from diverse backgrounds, fostering collaboration in the research, conservation, handling, and cataloging of approximately 70 plaster casts now housed at George Mason University.
More Online Plaster Cast Catalogue
Please explore the George Mason Plaster Cast Collection website for comprehensive details. You'll find 64 individual entries, each dedicated to a specific identified cast. These casts have been thoughtfully organized into six distinct collections, reflecting the respective time periods they represent.
Each entry includes a description, bibliography, location,photos highlighting characteristic attributes, and an image viewer that allows visitors to zoom in on the casts. Guidelines for reading the catalogue are also provided. Students and scholars are encouraged to use this information in future papers and can easily cite this catalogue. The collections include: Art of the Ancient Near East, The Art of Ancient Greece and Rome, Medieval and Renaissance Art, Southeast Asian Art, Islamic Art, and Modern Art. Select the collection that you wish to view by clicking on one of the representational images below.
