Treasures of Ancient Greece: The Rizzoli Art Guide

Art Guides Rizzoli,Stefano Maggi,Cristina Troso,Rizzoli Art Guides

ISBN 10: 0847826155 / ISBN 13: 9780847826155

Published by Rizzoli International Publications July 2004, 2004

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Treasures of Ancient Greece: The Rizzoli Art Guide
• Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications July 2004
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0847826155
• ISBN 13: 9780847826155
• Binding: Trade Paperback
• Condition: Used - Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Arts

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Synopsis

This book illustrates and describes the most important and famous masterpieces of Greek art. Using the guidebook approach to conveying information in an easily digestable format, packed with outstanding illustrations and photographs, it suggests a simple but exhaustive itinerary for visiting Greece's archaeological treasures, dividing the most important sites in the country's history chronologically into chapters. The great monuments, archaeological sites, frescoes, mosaics, sculptures, and even individual works in the most important museums of the world, beginning with those in Athens, are presented with a strong focus on their illustration and presentation. A practical illustrated index at the end of the book provides quick and easy orientation for the reader.A must for everyone interested in Ancient Greek art and culture, The Treasures of Ancient Greece is in the distinguished series of Rizzoli Art Guides.

About the Author

Stefano Maggi is Professor of Archaeology of the Roman Provinces in the Department of Sciences of Antiquity at Pavia University.

Cristina Troso is a researcher in Classical Archaeology at the Department of Sciences of Antiquity at Pavia University, where she has also taught the History of Ancient Art.