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Susan Woodford - Images of Myths in Classical Antiquity, Häftad

Häftad, Engelska, 2002

Images of Myths in Classical Antiquity

Av Susan Woodford

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Beskrivning
Myths inspired Greek and Roman artists to rise to the challenge of conveying flowing narratives in static form. This book describes the different ways painters, sculptors and other artists explored and exploited the dense forest of myth. It explains how formulas were devised for certain stories; how these could be adapted, developed and even transferred to other contexts; how one myth could be distinguished from another - or confused with it; how myths related to daily life or political propaganda; and the influence of evolving tastes. Written in a lively and accessible style, fully illustrated with examples drawn from a wide range of media, Images of Myths in Classical Antiquity provides fresh and stimulating insights into the representation of myths in Greek and Roman art.
Produktinformation
  • Utgivningsdatum: 2002-12-02
  • Mått: 180 x 255 x 20 mm
  • Vikt: 820 g
  • Format: Häftad
  • Språk: Engelska
  • Antal sidor: 332
  • Förlag: Cambridge University Press
  • ISBN: 9780521788090
  • Utmärkelser: The Criticos Committee Prize
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'With its lucid descriptions, thoughtful explanations, lack of jargon, and avoidance of arcane Greek terms, this book is ideal for students and the general public. It could also help philologists to appreciate the conventions of Greek and Roman art and their potential for conveying the subtleties of myth. Every college course on classical mythology should assign this text, which is available in paperback, so students can understand the visual dimension of the subject. With its generous illustrations of many of the major works of classical art and its sensitive treatment of myth, Woodford's latest book is yet another leaf in her crown.' Bryn Mawr Classical Review

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