Greek Sculpture by Olga Palagia
Greek sculpture developed into a fine art in the archaic and classical periods. With the human figure as its main subject, artists worked to represent it in increasingly naturalistic terms. This book explores the material aspects of Greek sculpture at a pivotal phase in its evolution. Considering typologies and function, an international team of experts traces the development of technical characteristics of marble and bronze sculpture, the choice of particular marbles in different areas, and the types of monuments that were created on the Greek mainland, the islands and the west coast of Asia Minor. Taking a novel approach to a key topic in classical archaeology, this volume will serve as the groundwork for future research.
'The essays are admirably up to date, and amply demonstrate how recent research has refined our understanding of Archaic and Classical Greek sculpture: it can no longer be regarded as a unitary phenomenon … but is now seen as a complex scenario of interrelated developments, in which varying materials, regional workshops and differences of function were the determinant factors' Roger Ling, The Antiquaries Journal
'This book is a collection of essays by leading authorities in their fields, discussing the material foundations of the sculptor's craft in Archaic and Classical Greece, from marble extraction to the practical production of different functional categories of monuments … The concept of the book is an excellent one.' Jeremy Tanner, Journal of Hellenic Studies
'… this book will be an invaluable reference work …' Art Newspaper
'… published and illustrated to Cambridge University Press's usual high standard. … Olga Palagia has edited an important introduction to the subject.' Art Newspaper
'This is an excellent, hard-nosed look at the craft (in both senses of the word) of Greek sculpture, with first-rate bibliographies and detailed photographs.' Minerva
'This book is a collection of essays by leading authorities in their fields, discussing the material foundations of the sculptor's craft in Archaic and Classical Greece, from marble extraction to the practical production of different functional categories of monuments … The concept of the book is an excellent one.' Jeremy Tanner, Journal of Hellenic Studies
'… this book will be an invaluable reference work …' Art Newspaper
'… published and illustrated to Cambridge University Press's usual high standard. … Olga Palagia has edited an important introduction to the subject.' Art Newspaper
'This is an excellent, hard-nosed look at the craft (in both senses of the word) of Greek sculpture, with first-rate bibliographies and detailed photographs.' Minerva
Olga Palagia is Professor of Classical Archaeology at the University of Athens, Greece. She is the author and editor of many articles, essays and books. She co-edited Personal Styles in Greek Sculpture and edited the forthcoming Art in Athens during the Peloponnesian War.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780521738378 |
| ISBN 10 | 0521738377 |
| Title | Greek Sculpture |
| Author | Olga Palagia |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Year published | 2008-10-06 |
| Number of pages | 350 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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