The four centuries between the composition of the Homeric epics & the conquests of Alexander the Great witnessed an immensely creative period in Greek art one full of experimentation & innovation But time has taken its toll; damaged statues have lost their colour & wall paintings have been totally destroyed & yet sympathetic study of surviving sculpture & of drawing on vases can give extraordinary insight into & appreciation of these once brilliant works This book designed originally for students introduces the reader to Greek sculpture & vase painting in the critical period from the eighth to the fourth centuries BC The works discussed are generously illustrated & lucidly analysed to give a vivid picture of the splendor of Greek art The up-dated second edition
Includes:: a new chapter examining art in Greek society a timeline to help relate artistic development to historical events an explanation of how dates BC are arrived at a brief overview of Greek temple plans & a further reading list of recent books This clear approachable & rigorous introduction makes the beauty of Greek art more readily accessible & comprehensible balancing description with interpretation & illustration & is an invaluable tool to help develop insight appreciation & comprehension