The Greek Vase : Art of the Storyteller Hardback
by John H. Oakley
Hardback
Description
Wonderfully preserved Greek vases are a unique source of information about the mythology, religion, drama and daily life of the ancient Greek world.
This sumptuous photographic book offers a superb visual introduction to the artistry of ancient Greek vases, exploring them not merely as beautiful vessels to bear water and wine, but also as instruments of storytelling and bearers of meaning.
Presenting the vases and the is imagery in their full narrative glory, The Greek Vase interprets the informs and stories along a variety of themes, from the adventures of gods and mythological heroes, to expressive scenes of sexual intimacy and depictions of social, family and domestic life.
Throughout, the text highlights what these pictures would have meant to the people who lived with and used them, how they have been received by later generations, and the profound influence of their form, decoration and narrative on subsequent art, architecture and literature.
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- Format:Hardback
- Pages:156 pages, With over 140 colour illustrations; 140 Illustrations, color
- Publisher:British Museum Press
- Publication Date:14/10/2013
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- ISBN:9780714122779
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Out of Stock - We are unable to provide an estimated availability date for this product
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:156 pages, With over 140 colour illustrations; 140 Illustrations, color
- Publisher:British Museum Press
- Publication Date:14/10/2013
- Category:
- ISBN:9780714122779
