Understanding Greek Sculpture by Nigel Jonathan Spivey

Understanding Greek Sculpture by Nigel Jonathan Spivey

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This text examines the contexts in which classical statuary was made and displayed, and restores its former cultural significance. It explains the techniques of the manufacture of Greek sculpture, the effects on sculpture of the culture of heroes, and the causes of the "Greek Revolution".

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Understanding Greek Sculpture by Nigel Jonathan Spivey

This text examines the contexts in which classical statuary was made and displayed, and restores its former cultural significance. It explains the techniques of the manufacture of Greek sculpture, and traces its production from the 8th century BC to the Hellenistic period. The author explores the effects the culture of heroes had on sculpture and the faith in deities in human form. Also examined are the causes of the "Greek Revolution", when sculptors discovered how to portray the human form more naturally.
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ISBN 13 9780500278765
ISBN 10 0500278768
Title Understanding Greek Sculpture
Author Nigel Jonathan Spivey
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Year published 1997-02-10
Number of pages 240
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