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Item specifics
- Condition
- Like new
- Seller notes
- “Like New!! Excellent Paperback book.”
- Topic
- Sculpture
- Subject
- Art & Photography
- ISBN
- 9780892367085
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0892367083
ISBN-13
9780892367085
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2515582
Product Key Features
Book Title
Looking at Greek and Roman Sculpture in Stone : a Guide to Terms, Styles, and Techniques
Number of Pages
140 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Sculpture & Installation, History / Ancient & Classical, Techniques / Sculpting, Subjects & Themes / Religious
Publication Year
2003
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Art
Book Series
Looking at Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
14.1 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
6.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2003-005581
Dewey Edition
21
Dewey Decimal
733
Synopsis
"Tool marks" and "joins," "Cycladic" and "Daedalic styles," and "kouroi" and "kanephoroi" are among the many terms pertaining to the study of classical stone sculpture that are succinctly described in this latest addition to the popular Looking At series. Presented in glossary format, this superbly illustrated book gives concise definitions of the words and phrases most frequently encountered by museum visitors in exhibition labels and texts. Throughout the book, the author focuses on the technical aspects of sculpting that influenced the style and character of the finished works. An introductory essay underscores the importance of understanding why and how ancient stone sculpture was produced, allowing readers to gain a greater appreciation of the aesthetic value of individual works. Featuring numerous illustrations of ancient stone sculptures, many from the collections of the Getty Museum, Looking at Greek and Roman Sculpture in Stone is a valuable guide for students, scholars, and all who wish to heighten their enjoyment of this classical art., "Tool marks" and "joins", "Cycladic" and "Daedalic styles", and "kouroi" and "kanephoroi" are among the many terms pertaining to the study of classical stone sculpture that are succinctly described in this latest addition to the popular Looking At series. Presented in glossary format, this superbly illustrated book gives concise definitions of the words and phrases most frequently encountered by museum visitors in exhibition labels and texts. Throughout the book, the author focuses on the technical aspects of sculpting that influenced the style and character of the finished works. An introductory essay underscores the importance of understanding why and how ancient stone sculpture was produced, allowing readers to gain a greater appreciation of the aesthetic value of individual works. Featuring numerous illustrations of ancient stone sculptures, many from the collections of the Getty Museum, Looking at Greek and Roman Sculpture in Stone is a valuable guide for students, scholars, and all who wish to heighten their enjoyment of this classical art., What is a an anthemion? What is giallo antico marble? Who was Praxiteles? This richly illustrated book -- in the popular Looking At series -- presents definitions and descriptions of these and many other terms relating to Greek and Roman sculpture encountered in museum exhibitions and publications on ancient stone sculpture. This is an indispensable guide to anyone looking for greater understanding of ancient sculpture and heightened enjoyment of the objects. Book jacket.
LC Classification Number
NB85.G76 2003
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