Greek Art and Archaeology

Name: Greek Art and Archaeology
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ISBN: 9780133658002

ISBN-10: 0133658007

ISBN-13: 9780133658002

Edition: N/A

Authors: John G. Pedley

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Extensively illustrated and clearly written to be accessible to readers, this book examines the major categories of Greek architecture, sculpture, vasepainting, wallpainting, and metalwork in an historical, social, and archaeological context. Focusing on form, function, and history of style, this book explores art and artifacts chronologically from the Early Bronze through the Hellenistic eras (ca. 3000 to ca. 30 BC) -- and by medium. Throughout, it blends factual information with stimulating interpretation and juxtaposes long-standing notions with the latest archaeological discoveries and hypotheses. For readers interested in (Introduction to) Greek Art, Greek Archaeology, and Greek…

Book details

List price: $58.67
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 368
Size: 8.27" wide x 10.24" long
Weight: 1.980
Language: English



Introduction


The Aegean in the Third Millennium


The Middle Bronze Age


The Late Bronze Age


The Dark Age and Geometric Greece


The Orientalizing Period


Archaic Greece


The Period of Transition


The High Classical Period


The Fourth Century1


The Hellenistic Period


Conclusion


Chronology


Glossary


Select Bibliography


Photographic Credits


Index