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- 2010-11-23
- Title
- How to Read Greek Vases (Metropolitan Museum of Art)
- ISBN
- 9780300155235
- Book Title
- How to Read Greek Vases
- Item Length
- 1.1in
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Publication Year
- 2011
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.1in
- Genre
- Art, Antiques & Collectibles, Social Science
- Topic
- Archaeology, History / Ancient & Classical, Ceramics, Pottery & Ceramics
- Item Width
- 0.8in
- Item Weight
- 28.9 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 176 Pages
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This handsomely illustrated volume is the second in a series of publications aimed at giving a broad audience deeper insight into the extensive collections of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The Museum is famed for its Greek vases. Joan R. Mertens, Curator in the Department of Greek and Roman Art at the Metropolitan, has chosen thirty-five notable examples. They reveal the variety and vitality of the refined forms and masterfully rendered scenes that characterize these works. And they demonstrate the interrelation of function, shape, technique, and subject matter that is key to understanding the rich language of Greek vases. The introduction provides valuable background information, and the entries delve into the features of each vase, incorporating brilliant color illustrations, including many arresting details. Greek vases served specific utilitarian functions, and they also afforded outstanding artists, some of whom signed their work, a medium for depicting both the details of daily existence and aspects of their gods, goddesses, and heroes. We see the garments, implements, athletic competitions, and marriage and funerary rituals of Greeks who lived from the seventh through the fourth century B.C. We see their mythological figures and stories, for instance, the goddess Athena with her helmet, spear, and shield, and the great hero Herakles, from his first exploit as a baby to his elevation as an immortal at the end of his earthly life. The exceptional group of works assembled in this volume conveys the extent to which the culture of ancient Greece is still apparent today. Urns and jars inspired by Greek models are a staple in all types of public and private spaces. The meander patterns, palmettes, and other florals that adorn ancient vases recur in all kinds of modern objects. And the concept of the hero, or superman, first formulated and given visual form in ancient Greece is integral to Western culture. How to Read Greek Vases is sure to inspire closer scrutiny of these remarkable works of art, which have survived for over two millennia to offer viewers an enlightening look into the ancient heritage of the Western world.
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Publisher
Yale University Press
ISBN-10
0300155239
ISBN-13
9780300155235
eBay Product ID (ePID)
84610528
Product Key Features
Book Title
How to Read Greek Vases
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Archaeology, History / Ancient & Classical, Ceramics, Pottery & Ceramics
Publication Year
2011
Genre
Art, Antiques & Collectibles, Social Science
Number of Pages
176 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
1.1in
Item Height
0.1in
Item Width
0.8in
Item Weight
28.9 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Nk4645.M475 2010
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". . . a clear, lively, informative book . . . superb, full-color illustrations . . . Highly recommended."--R. Brilliant, Choice, "It is refreshing to encounter a catalogue of museum vases that is not entirely masterpieces, but rather an erudite selection that informs the reader about the vast range and ingenuity of Greek ceramics. How to read Greek vases will serve not only visitors to the Met but anyone keen to learn about this important aspect of Greek art and culture." -- Bryn Mawr Classical Review, "The book draws comparisons with other media and contexts to broaden our understanding of what we're looking at." -- The World of Interiors, "It is refreshing to encounter a catalogue of museum vases that is not entirely masterpieces, but rather an erudite selection that informs the reader about the vast range and ingenuity of Greek ceramics. How to read Greek vases will serve not only visitors to the Met but anyone keen to learn about this important aspect of Greek art and culture." - Bryn Mawr Classical Review, ". . . a clear, lively, informative book . . . superb, full-color illustrations . . . Highly recommended."-R. Brilliant, Choice, "The book draws comparisons with other media and contexts to broaden our understanding of what we're looking at." - The World of Interiors, "This beautifully produced and elegantly written book provides a superb introduction to the appreciation of Greek vases by one of the foremost authorities on the subject." -- American Journal of Archaeology, "This beautifully produced and elegantly written book provides a superb introduction to the appreciation of Greek vases by one of the foremost authorities on the subject." - American Journal of Archaeology
Copyright Date
2010
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Lccn
2010-037224
Dewey Decimal
738.3/820938
Series
The Metropolitan Museum of Art-How to Read Ser.
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
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