The Art of Ancient Greece: Sources and Documents
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| Rating | : | 4.95 (593 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0521273668 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 316 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-10-06 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The material is presented in a way which makes this important evidence available to students who are not specialists in the Classical languages or Classical archaeology. This book is a companion volume to Professor Pollitt's The Art of Rome: Sources and Documents (CUP, 1983). Accompanying the author's translations of a wide selection of Greek and Latin texts is an accessible, substantial bibliography, as well as an introduction, and explanatory commentary.. An authoritative and reliable sourcebook, The Art of Ancient Greece contains a comprehensive collection in translation of ancient literary evidence relating to Greek sculpture, painting, architecture, and the decorative arts
"a welcome return of a much valued resource for the teaching of Greek art and archaeology." The Classical Journal"This volume, so assiduously compiled, expanded and annotated, could well inspire a university course about the contribution of ancient sources to our knowledge of the art of ancient Greece indispensable tool for scholars." Beth Cohen, Classical World
Pollitt is the definitive reference for just about anything Classical Jennabeane This book is a handy compilation of primary sources (in translation) concerning the art and architecture of ancient Greece. It is mainly helpful for the serious graduate student.. "Disappointed" according to JW. Upon removing book from envelope a rating very good condition showed corner of cover was fully bent over in envelope.