A Handbook of Greek Art

by Gisela Marie Augusta Richter

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Gisela Richter's classic book, first published in 1959, is the indispensable introduction to the study of Greek art: clear, factual, authoritative, and at the same time inspired and sensitive in its understanding and appreciation of the masterpieces it discusses. Lucidly arranged according to subject matter, the richly illustrated text covers architecture, large sculptures, statuettes, paintings and mosaics, gems, coins, jewellery, pottery and vase painting, furniture, textiles, glass, show more ornament and epigraphy. A companion volume, A Handbook of Roman Art, is available from Phaidon. show less

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Gisela Richter's classic book is the indispensable introduction to the study of Greek art: clear, factual, authoritative and at the same time inspired and sensitive in its understanding and appreciation of the masterpieces it discusses.
Heinrich Wolfflin was a pioneering critic who introduced new and rigorous methods of formal analysis into the study of art. Classic Art, first published in 1899, is itself a classic that has exercised a profound influence on the way people have looked at and thought about art. As an appraisal of the great artists of the Renaissance it can hardly be surpassed. Once again available in its elegant original format, it is an indispensable addition to every library of art books.
Edition: First Edition // Descr: vi, 424 p. : ill., plates, maps 25 cm. // Series: Call No. { } Contains Notes, Bibliography, Chronology of Greek Sculpture, Glossary, and Index. // John E. Rexine Library Donation //

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Original publication date
1959

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Art & Design, Nonfiction, Anthropology, History, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS
709.38Arts & recreationArtsHistory, geographic treatment, biographyAncient WorldGreece
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N5630 .R49Fine ArtsVisual artsHistory
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