Greek Pottery: An Introduction - Brossura

Sparkes, Brian A.

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0719029368 ISBN 13: 9780719029363

Casa editrice: Manchester Univ Pr, 1991

Riassunto

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.

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Manchester Univ Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 1991
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0719029368
• ISBN 13: 9780719029363
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 224
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile