Greek and roman art: 9

An introductory guide to the art of ancient Greece and Rome, capturing the passion and inspiration that fired the artists of these civilizations. For more than 2,000 years the art of Greece and Rome has lay at the heart of western civilization. This book recaptures the excitement of the artists who first created it. It traces the daring innovations of those who, defying traditional wisdom, explored new ideas; it describes the valiant struggles of sculptors and painters to portray – for the first time – both the complexities of the human form and the richness of human emotions. So much has been destroyed by the ravages of time that Greek and Roman art seems to consist only of impressive ruins and broken fragments. Yet the creative achievements of the Greeks and their legacy, as adapted by the Romans, have never lost their power. Pagina's: 176, Editie: Eerste editie, Paperback, 00

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Features

• Introductory guide to ancient Greek and Roman art
• Traces daring innovations defying traditional wisdom
• Describes sculptors and painters portraying human form
• Explores human emotions in classical art
• Explains destruction by time and enduring legacy
• Highlights Greek creativity adapted by Romans