How to Read Greek Sculpture (The Metropolitan Museum of Art – How to Read)

Featuring decorative, religious, and utilitarian objects from the Geometric period to the Hellenistic Age, this is the ideal introduction to Greek sculpture
Introducing eight centuries of Greek sculpture, this latest addition to The Met’s compelling and widely acclaimed How to Read series traces this artistic tradition from its early manifestations in the Geometric period (ca. 900–700 BCE) through the groundbreaking creativity of the Archaic and Classical periods to the dramatic achievements of the Hellenistic Age (323–31 BCE). The 40 works of art featured represent a broad range of objects and materials, both sacred and utilitarian, in metal, marble, gold, ivory, and terracotta. Sculptures of deities and architectural elements are joined by depictions of athletes, animals, and performers, as well as by funerary reliefs, perfume vases, and jewelry. The accompanying text both provides insight into Greek art as a whole and illuminates centuries of Greek life. Detailed commentaries on each work and an overview of major themes in Greek art offer a fascinating, object-focused introduction to one of the most influential cultures in Western civilization.
Published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art/Distributed by Yale University Press
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Metropolitan Museum of Art
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 26, 2021
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 168 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1588397238
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1588397232
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.6 x 10.5 inches
Part of series ‏ : ‎ The Metropolitan Museum of Art – How to Read
Best Sellers Rank: #570,541 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #167 in Sculpture Appreciation #728 in Collections, Catalogs & Exhibitions #2,500 in Art History (Books)
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