Greek Art & Archaeology

by Pedley, John Griffiths (Author)

• ISBN13: 9780131896512
• ISBN10: 0131896512
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-01-01
• Publisher: PENGUIN

Summary

Extensively illustrated and clearly written to be accessible to readers, this book examines the major categories of Greek architecture, sculpture, vasepainting, wallpainting, and metalwork in an historical, social, and archaeological context. Focusing on form, function, and history of style, this book explores art and artifacts chronologically from the Early Bronze through the Hellenistic eras (ca. 3000 to ca. 30 BC) -- and by medium. Throughout, it blends factual information with stimulating interpretation and juxtaposes long-standing notions with the latest archaeological discoveries and hypotheses. For readers interested in (Introduction to) Greek Art, Greek Archaeology, and Greek Civilization.

Table of Contents

Introduction

The Aegean in the Third Millennium

The Middle Bronze Age

The Late Bronze Age

The Dark Age and Geometric Greece

The Orientalizing Period

Archaic Greece

The Period of Transition

The High Classical Period

The Fourth Century1

The Hellenistic Period

Conclusion

Chronology

Glossary

Select Bibliography

Photographic Credits

Index

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