Greek sculpture

by Spivey, Nigel Jonathan

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Explains the social function and aesthetic achievement of Greek sculpture from c.750 BC to the end of antiquity.

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Title Statements

Full title :Greek sculpture / Nigel Spivey.

Summary

Explains the social function and aesthetic achievement of Greek sculpture from c.750 BC to the end of antiquity.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:2013.

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Cambridge University Press
Place of Publication:Cambridge
Language:eng
Publication Date:2013.

The Physical Object

Description:1 online resource (xxii, 329 pages) : : illustrations

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9781107055230, 1107055237, 9781107058699, 1107058694, 9781107057425, 1107057426
oclc:ocn841810034
LC Classification:NB90
Dewey Decimal:733/.3

Introduction: the study of Greek sculpture -- The Greek revolution -- Daedalus and the wings of techne -- Anathemata : gifts for the gods -- Heroes apparent -- Temple stories -- In search of Pheidias -- Revealing Aphrodite -- Royal patronage -- Portraits and personifications -- Graecia capta -- Afterlife.