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Arnold Witte is assistant professor in the Department of the Cultural History of Europe at the University of Amsterdam

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Amber has fascinated mankind since the Paleolithic era

Canons and Values: Ancient to Modern rabbit “This title provides a balancedEdited by Larry Silver and Kevin Terraciano A century ago, all art was evaluated through the lens of European classicism and its tradition. This volume explores the foundations of the European canon, offers a critical rethinking of ancient and classical art, and interrogates the canons of cultures that have often been left at the margins of art history. It underscores the historical and geographical diversity of canons and the local values underlying