Greek Sculpture a Collection of Sixteen Pictures of Greek Marbles

von Estelle M. Hurll

116 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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Greek Sculpture: A Collection of Sixteen Pictures of Greek Marbles is a book written by Estelle M. Hurll. The book is a collection of sixteen high-quality photographs of Greek marble sculptures. The sculptures featured in the book are some of the most famous and iconic works of art from ancient Greece, including the Venus de Milo, the Winged Victory of Samothrace, and the Parthenon frieze.Each photograph is accompanied by a detailed description of the sculpture, its history, and its significance in Greek art and culture. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Greek sculpture, from the Archaic period to the Hellenistic period, and highlights the unique characteristics of each period.The author, Estelle M. Hurll, was a prominent art historian and writer in the early 20th century. Her writing style is clear and concise, making the book accessible to both scholars and general readers. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Greek art and sculpture, and is a must-have for art lovers and collectors.1901. With introduction and interpretation by Hurll. The marbles reproduced and commented on in this volume include: Zeus Otricoli; Athena Giustiniana (Minerva Medica); Horsemen from the Parthenon Frieze; Bust of Hera (Juno); The Apoxyomenos; Apollo Belvedere; Demeter (Ceres); The Faun of Praxiteles; Sophocles; Ares; Olympian Hermes; The Discobolus (The Disk-Thrower); The Aphrodite of Melos (Venus of Milo); Orpheus and Eurydice; Nike (The Winged Victory); and Pericles. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.

• Themen: Kunst Themen und Techniken Kunstgeschichte
• ISBN: 9781417932245
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 11.01.2005
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC