The History Of Ancient Art Among The Greeks (1850)

By Giles Henry B. Lodge, Johann Joachim Winckelmann, Giles Henry Lodge, et al.

Book Overview

The History of Ancient Art Among the Greeks is a book written by German scholar Johann Joachim Winckelmann in 1850. The book is a comprehensive study of the art and culture of ancient Greece, focusing on the artistic achievements of the Greeks from the early Archaic period to the Hellenistic era. Winckelmann explores the development of Greek art, including sculpture, painting, and architecture, and provides detailed descriptions of some of the most famous works of art from ancient Greece, such as the Parthenon and the Venus de Milo. He also discusses the social and historical context in which these works were created, and the role that art played in ancient Greek society.The book is considered a landmark in the study of ancient Greek art, and Winckelmann's ideas and theories about art and aesthetics have had a lasting impact on the field of art history. The History of Ancient Art Among the Greeks is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of art, ancient Greece, or the development of Western culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104493861
• ISBN13: 9781104493868
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"