Greek Pottery: An Introduction

Sparkes, Brian

ISBN 10: 0719029368 / ISBN 13: 9780719029363

Published by Manchester University Press, 1991

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Greek Pottery: An Introduction
• Publisher: Manchester University Press
• Publication Date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0719029368
• ISBN 13: 9780719029363
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

This work deals with classical Greek pottery from a number of points of view - technique, period, place of production, function, shape, decoration and distribution. The book places an emphasis on the every-day uses of Greek pottery - as containers for water, wine, fish, honey and olives, for example - and does not treat it as art. The author explains the importance of clay as a fundamental natural resource in the lives of the ancient Greeks, stressing its versatility as a container in varying conditions of heat and cold. The book aims to offer a broad picture of Greek pottery that gives an idea of its variety and importance without dwelling too heavily upon the high-quality figured vases. The book is intended for the use of students of classical Greek civilization.