The Art of Greece and Rome (Cambridge Introduction to the History of Art) - Softcover

Woodford, Susan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521298733 ISBN 13: 9780521298735

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1982

Synopsis

Susan Woodford illuminates the greatness of classical art and architecture and conveys a sense of the excitement that fired the creative artists of the time. The Greeks were quick to challenge time-honoured styles and, stimulated by the problems that sometimes emerged from their daring innovations, they invented solutions that have been considered classics ever since. The Romans recognized the Greek achievement and built on it, adding a talent for organization and flair for architectural construction on a huge scale to create an impressive art of their own.

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Review:

' ... an unusually concise and beautifully written introduction to the subject...Susan Woodford realizes her aim 'to recapture the feeling of the time'.' Journal of Hellenic Studies

Book Description:

Susan Woodford illuminates the greatness of classical art and architecture. She conveys how the Greeks found their style and the Romans found their style with Greek ideas.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1982
• ISBN 10: 0521298733
• ISBN 13: 9780521298735
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 128