
The Art of Greece and Rome
Susan Woodford(Author)
Cambridge University Press
Published on 26. February 1982
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-0-521-29873-5 (ISBN)
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Description
Susan Woodford illuminates the greatness of classical art and architecture and conveys a sense of the excitement that fired the creative artists of the time. The Greeks were quick to challenge time-honoured styles and, stimulated by the problems that sometimes emerged from their daring innovations, they invented solutions that have been considered classics ever since. The Romans recognized the Greek achievement and built on it, adding a talent for organization and flair for architectural construction on a huge scale to create an impressive art of their own.
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' ... an unusually concise and beautifully written introduction to the subject...Susan Woodford realizes her aim 'to recapture the feeling of the time'.' Journal of Hellenic StudiesMore details
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Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
20 Plates, color; 85 Halftones, unspecified; 20 Line drawings, unspecified
Dimensions
Height: 238 mm
Width: 170 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
265 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-521-29873-5 (9780521298735)
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The Art of Greece and Rome
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Cambridge University Press
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Content
Introduction; Part I. The Archaic and Classical Periods: Progress and Problems; 1. Free standing statues; 2. Greek temples and their decoration; 3. Painting and painted pottery; Part II. The Fourth Century BC and the Hellenistic Period: Innovation and Renovation; 4. Sculpture; 5. Painting; 6. Architecture and planning; Part III. The Roman World: Adoption and Transformation of the Greek Legacy; 7. Roman statues and reliefs; 8. Roman painting; 9. Roman architecture: adaptation and evolution; Epilogue; Notes on artists; Glossary; Further reading; Index.