The Discobolus, the Venus de Milo and the Parthenon frieze are sculptural masterpieces of worldwide renown. But our appreciation of them as works of art, enshrined in museums, is far removed from the way in which the ancient Greeks saw and perceived them. In order to fully comprehend Greek sculpture, it is important to recreate the conditions of its production and consider those who commissioned, used and viewed it, as well as the sculptors themselves. displayed, and restores its former cultural significance. In its ...
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The Discobolus, the Venus de Milo and the Parthenon frieze are sculptural masterpieces of worldwide renown. But our appreciation of them as works of art, enshrined in museums, is far removed from the way in which the ancient Greeks saw and perceived them. In order to fully comprehend Greek sculpture, it is important to recreate the conditions of its production and consider those who commissioned, used and viewed it, as well as the sculptors themselves. displayed, and restores its former cultural significance. In its original, intended setting, Greek sculpture not only looked quite different - massed together or elevated on pediments and friezes, and brightly painted - but it also served surprising social, religious and political purposes. Illustrated with diverse examples, this text draws upon literary, historical, and archaeological evidence to explain the techniques of the manufacture of Greek sculpture, tracing its production over a period of some 700 years from the eighth century BC to the Hellenistic period.
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Vg jacket. Hardcover book is in very good condition. Clean text, no markings. Tight binding, light general handling wear. Dust jacket shows mild edgewear, creasing. Tulsa's best used bookstore. Located on South Mingo Road since 1991. No-hassle return policy if not completely satisfied.
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Very Good in Fine jacket. Octavo, 240 pages, 142 illustrations. There are two ink stamps of the publisher on the front free end paper, else looks to be inused. A Very Good copy in a Fine dust jacket.
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NF/VG, dust jacket shows very slight rubbing. Navy blue cloth boards with gilt decoration and titles, green dust jacket with color illustration. 240 pp. 142 B/W illustrations. Many pieces of Greek sculpture are very familiar to us-the Discobolus, the Venus de Milo and the Parthenon frieze, for instance-but our appreciation of them as "works of art, " enshrined in museums, is far removed from the ways in which the ancient Greeks saw and perceived them. To comprehend why Greek sculpture looks as it does we have to recreate the conditions of its production and consider those who commissioned, used and viewed it as much as the sculptors whom we traditionally associate with its creation. --From the jacket.
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Fine in very good dust jacket. Hbk square small 4to, 240pp, illustr b+w illustrns, tiny closed tear to dj at head of the spine, otherwise fine, unclipped and now in protective sleeve, internally an excellent clean tight and unmarked copy, as new.
