Images of Myths in Classical Antiquity by Susan Woodford

Images of Myths in Classical Antiquity by Susan Woodford

Myths inspired Greek and Roman artists to rise to the challenge of conveying flowing narratives in static form. This book describes the different ways painters, sculptors and other artists explored and exploited the dense forest of myth. It explains how formulas were devised for certain stories; how these could be adapted, developed and even transferred to other contexts; how one myth could be distinguished from another - or confused with it; how myths related to daily life or political propaganda; and the influence of evolving tastes. Written in a lively and accessible style, fully illustrated with examples drawn from a wide range of media, Images of Myths in Classical Antiquity provides fresh and stimulating insights into the representation of myths in Greek and Roman art.

'With its lucid descriptions, thoughtful explanations, lack of jargon, and avoidance of arcane Greek terms, this book is ideal for students and the general publicIt could also help philologists to appreciate the conventions of Greek and Roman art and their potential for conveying the subtleties of myth. Every college course on classical mythology should assign this text, which is available in paperback, so students can understand the visual dimension of the subject. With its generous illustrations of many of the major works of classical art and its sensitive treatment of myth, Woodford's latest book is yet another leaf in her crown.' Bryn Mawr Classical Review
'This is a very accessible book which would fascinate anyone with an interest in art, mythology or antiquity … it is an absolute must for any school teaching Greek or roman art at any level and should have a place in every school library. Its very attractiveness and accessibility means that it will be the sort of book that bored teenagers will dip into when they are supposed to be studying something else and without a doubt become hooked on classics.' London Association of Classical Teachers Newsletter
'Her writing is always accessible, and she has an enviable ability to arrange her material in a user-friendly way. this is a book that should be in every library where classical civilization is taught.' JACT Reviews
'Susan's books are always models of clarity and accessibility, a real pleasure to read, and this latest is no exception … Very highly recommended.' CA News

Woodford, Susan: - Susan Woodford was born and educated in the USA, where she received her BA (summa cum laude) from Harvard University, USA, and her MA and PhD from Columbia University, USA. Having moved to England with her husband and daughter in 1971, she teaches art history and lectures at the British Museum. In addition to scholarly articles, she has written five other books for the general reader: The Parthenon (1981), The Art of Greece and Rome (2004), Looking at Pictures and Images of Myths in Classical Antiquity (2002, winner of the Criticos Prize 2003), and The Trojan War in Ancient Art (Bloomsbury Academic, 1993).

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ISBN 13	9780521788090
ISBN 10	0521788099
Title	Images of Myths in Classical Antiquity
Author	Susan Woodford
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Cambridge University Press
Year published	2002-12-02
Number of pages	332
Prizes	Winner of The Criticos Committee Prize.
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