Greek Art [Paperback]

Mark D. Fullerton (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0521779731 | ISBN-13: 978-0521779739 | Publication Date: September 13, 1999

Since antiquity, the period from 480 to 323 BC in Greece has been considered to be the high point, the Classical era, of Hellenic culture. At that time, the values and customs of ancient Greece received an especially lucid expression in the visual arts. In this new overview, the political, social, and religious functions of Greek art are given fresh life, with chapters focusing on issues such as the relationship between visual narrative and history; the role of artistic style in the construction of meaning; and how personal and communal identity was carried by the imagery on intricately decorated pottery and jewelry, naturalistic wall-paintings, and public buildings across the Greek world. Using the Parthenon as a paradigm monument, Mark Fullerton examines the principles of classical sculpture, architecture, and painting to explore all phases of Greek art from its birth around 900 BC to its incorporation into the art of the Roman Empire. Combining the latest archaeological discoveries with new scholarly methods, Fullerton presents a history of Greek art and the idea of the classical through a range of media and materials, including Archaic statues from the Aegean islands, the gold and ivory of Macedonia, to the great Hellenistic monuments of the Greek east. Mark D. Fullerton is Professor and Chairperson in the Department of History of Art at the Ohio State University. His research centers on Roman, Greek, and Hellenistic sculpture and he has published work on Roman art.

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"Using the Parthenon as a paradigm monument, the author analyzes the art produced in Greece during the Classical ers, providing fresh insight into the social, religious, and political dimensions of Greek art. Original." Paper Clips

"Although titles Greek Art, this is really one of the most engaging and perceptive books recently written on the Parthenon... a thoroughly wonderful book." Religious Studies Review

"this is really one of the most engaging and perceptive books recently written on the Parthenon...a throroughly wonderful book" Religious Stugies Review Oct 2001

Book Description

Since antiquity, the period from 480 to 323 BC in Greece has been considered to be the high point, the classical era, of Hellenistic culture. In the arts especially, the values and customs of ancient Greece received their most lucid expression. In this new overview, the political, social, and religious functions of Greek art are given fresh life. Fullerton examines the principles of classical sculpture, architecture, and painting to explore all phases of Greek art from its birth around 900 BC to its incorporation into the art of the Roman Empire.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press (September 13, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521779731
• ISBN-13: 978-0521779739
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,649,518 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Greek Art, July 3, 2000

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This review is from: Greek Art (Paperback)

Fullerton's book is a valuable overview of Greek art. Easy to read and informative, Greek Art is an excellent introduction to the many facets of antiquity. Like many recent books from Cambridge, it is also well composed with feature books and extensive captions.