A Handbook of Greek Art: A Survey of the Visual Arts of Ancient Greece

By Gisela Marie Augusta Richter

Book Overview

Gisela Richter's classic book, first published in 1959, is the indispensable introduction to the study of Greek art: clear, factual, authoritative, and at the same time inspired and sensitive in its understanding and appreciation of the masterpieces it discusses. Lucidly arranged according to subject matter, the richly illustrated text covers architecture, large sculptures, statuettes, paintings and mosaics, gems, coins, jewellery, pottery and vase painting, furniture, textiles, glass, ornament and epigraphy. A companion volume, A Handbook of Roman Art , is available from Phaidon.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0714824968
• ISBN13: 9780714824963
• Release Date: January 1994
• Publisher: Phaidon Press
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 2.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.8" x 9.6"
• Age Range: 13 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 8 to Postsecondary

Customer Reviews

Reference Fantastique!

Unbelievable, no one has reveiwed this text! I first used it in a Classical Studies course in highschool, but found it so helpful as a resource and quick reference that I was furious when someone walked off with it. Well written, nicely laid out, many illustrations, scholarly~ an all around brilliant book to have on your shelf especially as an introduction to the world of Greek Art. In particular, the delineation of seperate Periods, and the highlighting of specific artists make this a gem. Autodidacts~ this is a must!