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An Introduction to Greek Art: Sculpture and Vase Painting in the Archaic and Classical Periods Paperback – Illustrated, April 23, 2015

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The four centuries between the composition of the Homeric epics and the conquests of Alexander the Great witnessed an immensely creative period in Greek art, one full of experimentation and innovation. But time has taken its toll; damaged statues have lost their colour and wall paintings have been totally destroyed. And yet sympathetic study of surviving sculpture and of drawing on vases can give extraordinary insight into and appreciation of these once brilliant works

This book, designed originally for students, introduces the reader to Greek sculpture and vase painting in the critical period from the eighth to the fourth centuries BC. The works discussed are generously illustrated and lucidly analysed to give a vivid picture of the splendor of Greek art. The up-dated second edition includes a new chapter examining art in Greek society, a timeline to help relate artistic development to historical events, an explanation of how dates BC are arrived at, a brief overview of Greek temple plans and a further reading list of recent books.

This clear, approachable and rigorous introduction makes the beauty of Greek art more readily accessible and comprehensible, balancing description with interpretation and illustration, and is an invaluable tool to help develop insight, appreciation and comprehension.

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  1. Print length
    224 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Bloomsbury Academic
  4. Publication date
    April 23, 2015
  5. Dimensions
    7.39 x 0.64 x 9.74 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1472523644
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1472523648
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Informative and insightful a supremely enjoyable guided tour around these wonderful works of art, and a rewarding education in how to see them for ourselves."

Informative and insightful ... a supremely enjoyable guided tour around these wonderful works of art, and ... a rewarding education in how to see them for ourselves.

Susan Woodford is a good communicator, careful to explain terms and concepts that could be baffling, sympathetic and lively in her descriptions and commentary and, above all, accurate.

The joy and vivid expression of Woodford's analyses of key pieces is delightful to read and the pace and style captivate the reader.

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An accessible, clear and comprehensive introduction to Greek sculpture, vase painting and temple architecture from the eighth to the fourth centuries BC, revised and updated in a second edition.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bloomsbury Academic; 2nd edition (April 23, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1472523644
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1472523648
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.55 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.39 x 0.64 x 9.74 inches
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5.0 out of 5 stars A well written, first-rate introduction to the subject, ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 29, 2015
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A well written, first-rate introduction to the subject, clearly explaining the evolution of Greek art in straightforward language. The Kindle edition has some very high quality illustrations, which need a suitable device in order to be viewed to full advantage, in my case an iPad.
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3.0 out of 5 stars For the geeks who love Greek
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 23, 2024
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A book used to aid my study for an educational course. Well narrated and descriptive. It is what it is, a book giving a basic introduction to Greek art in various periods!
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