Hellenistic Art
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Author: T.B.L.Webster
Binding: Hardback
Published: Methuen, London , 1967
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Slipcase: Good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A commanding work of classical art history, Hellenistic Art by T.B.L. Webster presents a vivid account of the stylistic evolution and cultural dynamism that defined the post-Alexandrian world. The author argues that the Hellenistic period ushered in unprecedented artistic freedom, where realism, emotional expression, and dramatic scale replaced the restrained idealism of earlier Greek traditions. Webster illustrates how political fragmentation and cross-cultural exchange enriched visual language across sculpture, architecture, and decorative arts, tracing the influence of eastern motifs and urban expansion. With 243 pages supported by an exceptional range of visual materials, the volume instructs readers in recognizing the intellectual and sensual complexity of Hellenistic aesthetics. It remains essential for anyone seeking to understand how art responded to—and shaped—a rapidly changing Mediterranean landscape.
Author: T.B.L.Webster
Binding: Hardback
Published: Methuen, London , 1967
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Slipcase: Good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A commanding work of classical art history, Hellenistic Art by T.B.L. Webster presents a vivid account of the stylistic evolution and cultural dynamism that defined the post-Alexandrian world. The author argues that the Hellenistic period ushered in unprecedented artistic freedom, where realism, emotional expression, and dramatic scale replaced the restrained idealism of earlier Greek traditions. Webster illustrates how political fragmentation and cross-cultural exchange enriched visual language across sculpture, architecture, and decorative arts, tracing the influence of eastern motifs and urban expansion. With 243 pages supported by an exceptional range of visual materials, the volume instructs readers in recognizing the intellectual and sensual complexity of Hellenistic aesthetics. It remains essential for anyone seeking to understand how art responded to—and shaped—a rapidly changing Mediterranean landscape.