Smith, Tyler Jo
A Companion to Greek Art
- ISBN 13:
- 9781119266815
- author:
- Smith, Tyler Jo
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Wiley-Blackwell
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 880
- Dimensions:
- 24.2 x 17.5 x 3.5 centimetres (1
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticsm, Ancient & Classical,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A comprehensive account of Greek Art from its development through to the 1st millennium BC. This authoritative resource provides an invaluable insight into the art, material culture and history of the post-classical world, drawing on diverse fields such as art history, classical studies and archaeology. The book features a diverse range of chapters, including those on chronology and topography, workshops and technology, and explores the reception of Greek art from the Middle Ages to the present. The work is divided into four major sections: Forms, Times and Places; Contacts and Colonies; Images and Meanings; and Greek Art: Ancient to Antique. With its innovative approach and diverse perspectives, this book offers a unique understanding of Greek Art and its enduring impact on Western culture.