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Reveal the world behind ancient Greek bronzes and what they meant to daily life.
This authoritative look examines the small bronze statuettes and related terracotta figures that adorned temples, homes, and tombs. It combines vivid descriptions of objects with insights into their use, meaning, and the people who made them.
The book discusses how these figures were produced, who dedicated them, and what the choices of subject reveal about ancient Greek culture. It also compares bronze statuettes to terracotta types, and explains how excavations at places like the Acropolis, Olympia, and Pompeii help us understand a hidden side of Greek art.- Learn how terracotta and bronze figures were used as offerings in temples and shrines
- Explore the range of subjects, from local deities to playful or humorous scenes
- See how discoveries at Pompeii shape our view of private life and taste
- Discover how scholars interpret the relationship between workshop production and everyday devotion
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an in-depth exploration of the vast collection of Greek bronze statuettes in the British Museum, providing unique insights into Greek art and its profound influence. It examines the transition from older, more rigid works to the iconic styles of later periods, exploring the contexts in which these statuettes were created, used, and appreciated. The author discusses how these statuettes reflect the social, religious, and artistic values of ancient Greece, and highlights their profound influence on the development of sculpture both in Greece and beyond. Through a careful analysis of specific examples, this book uncovers the creative processes and technical advancements that shaped the evolution of ancient Greek bronze sculpture. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282174613_0
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