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
Ideal for readers of classical archaeology, art history, and the study of ancient daily life.