The Greek Vase: Art of the Storyteller
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| Rating | : | 4.11 (572 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 160606147X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 114 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-03-17 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A succinct primer on the different vessel forms, a varied array of cups, pitchers, storage jars, wine-mixing bowls, sacral implements and others. A competent, eye-catching and entertaining introduction.”New York Times
Rob Hardy said Vessels and Visuals of the Ancient Greeks. Chances are if you have ever bought an edition of an ancient Greek text, like the _Odyssey_, the cover had a picture of heroes on it taken from a Greek vase, with figures in the familiar outline style in flat red and black. These paintings are the way w. The Glory That Was Greece I bought this hoping the illustrations would do the subject justice. The book outdid my fondest hopes. The pictures in full color are magnificent. Even without the Amazon discount the book is a bargain. Get one before they are all gone.. "Greek Vases" according to Dr.John David Abell. Fascinating review of the various types, potters and painters. It is a shame that the proof reading is so poor and the grammatical mistakes so irritating. For example, confusion between illusion and allusion ought not to occur in a publication of this e
Paul Getty Museum, the exquisite details of the works offer the reader the opportunity for an intimate interaction with the graphic beauty and narrative power of ancient vases often not available in a gallery setting.. Subsequent chapters focus on vases as the primary source of imagery from ancient Greece, offering unique information about mythology, religion, theater, and daily life. It presents vases not merely as beautiful vessels to hold water and wine, but also as instruments of storytelling and bearers of meaning.The first two chapters analyze the development of different shapes of pottery and relate those shapes to function, the evolution in vase production techniques and decoration, and the roles of potters, painters, and their workshops. Also examined is the impact Greek vases had on the art, architecture, and literature of subsequent generations.Based on the rich collections of the British Museum and the J. The author discusses how to identify the figures and scenes depicted in vase paintings, what these narratives would have meant to the people who lived with them and used them, and how they therefore reflect the cultural values of their time. This richly illustrated volume offers a fascinating introduction to ancient Greek vases for the general reader