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Greek and Roman Art
Paperback / softback
Main Details
Title |
Greek and Roman Art
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Susan Woodford
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Series | Art Essentials |
Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:176 | Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 138 |
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Category/Genre | Art History Ancient and classical art BCE to c 500 CE |
ISBN/Barcode |
9780500295250
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Classifications | Dewey:709.38 |
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Illustrations |
85 Illustrations, color
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Thames & Hudson Ltd
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Imprint |
Thames & Hudson Ltd
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Publication Date |
17 September 2020 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
For more than 2,000 years the art of Greece and Rome has lain at the heart of western civilization. This book recaptures the excitement of the artists who first created it. It traces the daring innovations of those who, defying traditional wisdom, explored new ideas; it describes the valiant struggles of sculptors and painters to portray - for the first time - both the complexities of the human form and the richness of human emotions. So much has been destroyed by the ravages of time that Greek and Roman art seems to consist only of impressive ruins and broken fragments. Yet the creative achievements of the Greeks and their legacy, as adapted by the Romans, have never lost their power.
Author Biography
Susan Woodford was born and educated in the USA (BA Harvard; MA and PhD Columbia). Since moving to London, she has taught art history and lectured at the British Museum. She has published many books and articles on Greek and Roman art and has also written Looking at Pictures in the Art Essentials series.
Reviews'A crisp, clear and, above all, highly enjoyable guide to Greek and Roman art, from the evolution of sculpture to the detailed techniques of vase-painting and fresco' - Natalie Haynes
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