Greek Sculpture: Function, Materials, and Techniques in the Archaic and Classical Periods - Hardcover
During the sixth and fifth centuries BC, Greek sculpture developed into a fine art. With the human figure as its main subject, artists worked to represent it in increasingly natural terms. This book explores the material aspects of Greek sculpture at a pivotal phase in its evolution. Considering typologies and function, an international team of experts traces the development of technical characteristics of marble and bronze sculpture, the choice of particular marbles in different areas, and the types of monuments that were created on the Greek mainland, the islands and the west coast of Asia.
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Olga Palagia is Professor of Classical Archaeology at the University of Athens, Greece. She is the author and editor of many articles, essays and books. She co-edited Personal Styles in Greek Sculpture and edited the forthcoming Art in Athens during the Peloponnesian War.
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'The essays are admirably up to date, and amply demonstrate how recent research has refined our understanding of Archaic and Classical Greek sculpture: it can no longer be regarded as a unitary phenomenon ... but is now seen as a complex scenario of interrelated developments, in which varying materials, regional workshops and differences of function were the determinant factors.' Roger Ling, The Antiquaries Journal
'This book is a collection of essays by leading authorities in their fields, discussing the material foundations of the sculptor's craft in Archaic and Classical Greece, from marble extraction to the practical production of different functional categories of monuments ... The concept of the book is an excellent one.' Jeremy Tanner, Journal of Hellenic Studies
'... this book will be an invaluable reference work ...' Art Newspaper
'... published and illustrated to Cambridge University Press's usual high standard. ... Olga Palagia has edited an important introduction to the subject.' Art Newspaper
'This is an excellent, hard-nosed look at the craft (in both senses of the word) of Greek sculpture, with first-rate bibliographies and detailed photographs.' Minerva
'This book is a collection of essays by leading authorities in their fields, discussing the material foundations of the sculptor's craft in Archaic and Classical Greece, from marble extraction to the practical production of different functional categories of monuments ... The concept of the book is an excellent one.' Jeremy Tanner, Journal of Hellenic Studies
'... this book will be an invaluable reference work ...' Art Newspaper
'... published and illustrated to Cambridge University Press's usual high standard. ... Olga Palagia has edited an important introduction to the subject.' Art Newspaper
'This is an excellent, hard-nosed look at the craft (in both senses of the word) of Greek sculpture, with first-rate bibliographies and detailed photographs.' Minerva
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- PublisherCambridge University Press
- Publication date2006
- ISBN 10 0521772672
- ISBN 13 9780521772679
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages342
- EditorPalagia Olga
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Book Description Condition: Gut. XV; 326 Seiten; zahlr. Illustrationen (auch farbig); 26 cm. Gutes Exemplar; der illustr. OUmschlag stw. berieben. - Englisch. - Monumental Greek sculpture in stone began on the islands of the Aegean and on Crete in the seventh century B.C. and developed very rapidly. The Classical style, which set the standards for future generations, was created after the Persian Wars of the early fifth century, and was greatly indebted to technological developments in bronze casting and ivory molding. Written by an international team of experts, this book explores the material aspects of Greek sculpture at a pivotal phase of its evolution from the seventh to the fourth centuries B.C. Types of sculptures and choice of marbles are examined according to regions, and there are special chapters devoted to bronze casting, marble carving techniques, and the determination of marble provenance. Taking a novel approach to a key topic in classical archaeology, this volume sets the groundwork for future research. (Verlagstext) // INHALT : Notes on Contributors ------ Illustrations and Color Plates ------ Preface ------ I Sources and Models John Boardman ------ II Archaic Athens and the Cyclades Mary C. Sturgeon ------ III Archaic and Classical Magna Graecia Barbara A. Barletta ------ IV Classical Athens Olga Palagia ------ V Late Classical Asia Minor: Dynasts and Their Tombs Peter Higgs ------ VI Archaic and Classical Bronzes Carol C. Mattusch ------ VII Marble Carving Techniques ------ VIII Greek and Roman White Marbles: Geology and Determination of Provenance ------ Norman Herz ------ Select Bibliography ------ Index. // ILLUSTRATIONEN (Auszug) : . Seated Nemesis from Rhamnous. Athens, National -- Museum -- Grave stele of Aristion. Athens, National Museum -- Calf-bearer. Athens, Akropolis Museum -- Terracotta metope from Rhegion. Reggio Calabria, -- Museo Nazionale -- Terracotta bust from Paestum. Paestum, Museo -- Nazionale -- Seated Zeus from Paestum. Paestum, Museo Nazionale -- Seated woman from Grammichele. Syracuse Museum -- Akroterion from Casa Marafioti temple, Lokroi. Reggio -- Calabria, Museo Nazionale -- Architectural terracottas from Selinous. Palermo -- Museum -- Corner of sima from Paestum. Paestum, Museo -- Nazionale -- Akroteria from Marasa temple. Reggio Calabria, Museo -- Nazionale -- Metope from Foce del Sele. Paestum, Museo Nazionale -- Draped kouros from Syracuse. Syracuse Museum -- Unfinished kore from Taras. Taranto, Museo Nazionale -- Acrolithic head of Apollo from Krimisa. Reggio Calabria, -- Museo Nazionale -- Parthenon, north metope 29. From a plaster cast -- Parthenon, Athena from the west pediment. From a -- plaster cast -- Parthenon, east frieze V 31 and 32. British Museum -- Parthenon, head of Hera (?). Athens, Akropolis Museum -- 2381. -- Parthenon, Iris from the west pediment. British Museum -- Pedimental head from temple of Poseidon at Sounion. -- Athens, National Museum -- Hephaisteion, east frieze, Athena -- Pedimental torso from the temple of Athena Nike. -- Athens, Akropolis Museum -- North frieze from the temple of Athena Nike. Athens, -- Akropolis Museum -- Figures from the Erechtheion frieze. Athens, Akropolis -- Museum -- Erechtheion, interior, west side. Statue bases reused in -- frieze background -- Votive relief of Herakles. Athens, Akropolis Museum -- Fragment of Nereid leg. British Museum -- Leg of Nereid. British Museum -- Upper part of Nereid. British Museum -- Rear view of Nereid. British Museum -- (u.v.a.) ISBN 9780521772679 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 850 Originalleinen mit illustr. Schutzumschlag. Seller Inventory # 1214718
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