Great Sculpture of Ancient Greece - Pierre Devambez
KORTE INHOUD
ISBN 0688612033.
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No culture is as famous for its sculpture as that of ancient Greece, and this book, with its magnificent illustrations, shows that the reputation is well deserved. The picture that is formed is one immensely varied and rich, punctuated by supreme heights and sublime masterpieces. Art was taken to its highest level, with man at the center of artistic study. Author Pierre Devamber writes, 'The human form was the only thing Greek art, and particularly sculpture, judged worthy of representation, the only thing that interested them, the only thing that could reflect divinity.' It is this attitude which helps to explain our never-ending fascination with this sculpture. Devamber has undertaken a careful study of the works and manuscripts, identifying modulations of the artistic form showing the changing intentions and reciprocal interactions between society, culture, and sculptors in the various periods of ancient Greece. 'The emergence of large-...
Geïllustreerd met vele gorte foto's (sommige in kleur).
No culture is as famous for its sculpture as that of ancient Greece, and this book, with its magnificent illustrations, shows that the reputation is well deserved. The picture that is formed is one immensely varied and rich, punctuated by supreme heights and sublime masterpieces. Art was taken to its highest level, with man at the center of artistic study. Author Pierre Devamber writes, 'The human form was the only thing Greek art, and particularly sculpture, judged worthy of representation, the only thing that interested them, the only thing that could reflect divinity.' It is this attitude which helps to explain our never-ending fascination with this sculpture. Devamber has undertaken a careful study of the works and manuscripts, identifying modulations of the artistic form showing the changing intentions and reciprocal interactions between society, culture, and sculptors in the various periods of ancient Greece. 'The emergence of large-...
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1978Uitgever: Reynal & W. MorrowVertaler: Halina TunikowskaReeks: Reynal's World History of Great Sculpture191 paginasTaal: EngelsExclusief te koop bij deze verkoper
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Groot formaat boek (28 x 22 cm), gebonden in linnen band met stofomslag.
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