The Greek Vase: Art of the Storyteller

Name: The Greek Vase: Art of the Storyteller
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ISBN: 9781606061473

ISBN-10: 160606147X

ISBN-13: 9781606061473

Edition: 2013

Authors: John H. Oakley

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This richly illustrated volume offers a fascinating introduction to ancient Greek vases for the general reader. It presents vases not merely as beautiful vessels to hold water and wine, but also as instruments of storytelling and bearers of meaning.The first two chapters analyze the development of different shapes of pottery and relate those shapes to function, the evolution in vase production techniques and decoration, and the roles of potters, painters, and their workshops. Subsequent chapters focus on vases as the primary source of imagery from ancient Greece, offering unique information about mythology, religion, theater, and daily life. The author discusses how to identify the figures…

Book details

List price: $29.95
Copyright year: 2013
Publisher: J Paul Getty Museum Pubns
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 114
Size: 10.25" wide x 10.50" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 2.596
Language: English