The Art Of Classical Greece: 95 Full Colour Illustrations
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Tanning and foxing
At the crossroads of myth and mastery, Classical Greece produced some of the most breathtaking works of art the world has ever known — and this richly illustrated volume brings that golden age to vivid life. Spanning sculpture, pottery, architecture, and relief work, the book presents the full sweep of artistic achievement from the Archaic period through the height of the Athenian golden age, capturing the ideals of beauty, proportion, and human dignity that defined an entire civilisation. With 95 full colour illustrations, it offers an unparalleled visual journey through the workshops of ancient craftsmen and the temples of immortal gods. Beyond its stunning imagery, the work situates each masterpiece within its broader cultural and philosophical context, illustrating how Greek artists sought not merely to depict the world, but to reveal its underlying harmony and order. The interplay between the human form and divine aspiration — so central to the Greek worldview — is rendered with scholarly clarity and visual poetry in equal measure. Whether you are a seasoned student of antiquity or a curious newcomer, this volume leaves an indelible impression: that the artists of Classical Greece were not simply recording history, but actively shaping the very language of Western art.
Author: Francesco Abbate
Format: Hardback
Genre: History of arts
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Tanning and foxing
At the crossroads of myth and mastery, Classical Greece produced some of the most breathtaking works of art the world has ever known — and this richly illustrated volume brings that golden age to vivid life. Spanning sculpture, pottery, architecture, and relief work, the book presents the full sweep of artistic achievement from the Archaic period through the height of the Athenian golden age, capturing the ideals of beauty, proportion, and human dignity that defined an entire civilisation. With 95 full colour illustrations, it offers an unparalleled visual journey through the workshops of ancient craftsmen and the temples of immortal gods. Beyond its stunning imagery, the work situates each masterpiece within its broader cultural and philosophical context, illustrating how Greek artists sought not merely to depict the world, but to reveal its underlying harmony and order. The interplay between the human form and divine aspiration — so central to the Greek worldview — is rendered with scholarly clarity and visual poetry in equal measure. Whether you are a seasoned student of antiquity or a curious newcomer, this volume leaves an indelible impression: that the artists of Classical Greece were not simply recording history, but actively shaping the very language of Western art.