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Myths inspired Greek and Roman artists to rise to the challenge of conveying flowing narratives in static form. This book describes the different ways painters, sculptors and other artists explored and exploited the dense forest of myth. It explains how formulas were devised for certain stories; how these could be adapted, developed and even transferred to other contexts; how one myth could be distinguished from another - or confused with it; how myths related to daily life or political propaganda; and the influence of evolving tastes. Written in a lively and accessible style, fully illustrated with examples drawn from a wide range of media, Images of Myths in Classical Antiquity provides fresh and stimulating insights into the representation of myths in Greek and Roman art.
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'With its lucid descriptions, thoughtful explanations, lack of jargon, and avoidance of arcane Greek terms, this book is ideal for students and the general public. It could also help philologists to appreciate the conventions of Greek and Roman art and their potential for conveying the subtleties of myth. Every college course on classical mythology should assign this text, which is available in paperback, so students can understand the visual dimension of the subject. With its generous illustrations of many of the major works of classical art and its sensitive treatment of myth, Woodford's latest book is yet another leaf in her crown.' Bryn Mawr Classical Review
'This is a very accessible book which would fascinate anyone with an interest in art, mythology or antiquity ... it is an absolute must for any school teaching Greek or roman art at any level and should have a place in every school library. Its very attractiveness and accessibility means that it will be the sort of book that bored teenagers will dip into when they are supposed to be studying something else and without a doubt become hooked on classics.' London Association of Classical Teachers Newsletter
'Her writing is always accessible, and she has an enviable ability to arrange her material in a user-friendly way. this is a book that should be in every library where classical civilization is taught.' JACT Reviews
'Susan's books are always models of clarity and accessibility, a real pleasure to read, and this latest is no exception ... Very highly recommended.' CA News
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'This is a very accessible book which would fascinate anyone with an interest in art, mythology or antiquity ... it is an absolute must for any school teaching Greek or roman art at any level and should have a place in every school library. Its very attractiveness and accessibility means that it will be the sort of book that bored teenagers will dip into when they are supposed to be studying something else and without a doubt become hooked on classics.' London Association of Classical Teachers Newsletter
'Her writing is always accessible, and she has an enviable ability to arrange her material in a user-friendly way. this is a book that should be in every library where classical civilization is taught.' JACT Reviews
'Susan's books are always models of clarity and accessibility, a real pleasure to read, and this latest is no exception ... Very highly recommended.' CA News
Myths mightily inspired Greek and Roman painters of vases and walls, sculptors and mosaicists and challenged them to invent imaginative ways to convey flowing narratives through static images. This book examines many aspects of the problems they faced and the ingenious and often surprising solutions they found.
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- EditoreCambridge University Press
- Data di pubblicazione2002
- ISBN 10 0521782678
- ISBN 13 9780521782678
- RilegaturaCopertina rigida
- Numero di pagine332
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Descrizione libro Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. No Jacket. Fine copy in burnt orange cloth with black titles. Tall 8vo. Codice articolo 158214
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Descrizione libro Hardcover. Condizione: Sehr gut. 305 p.: Ill. Lediglich der Einband ist leicht berieben. Sonst aber ein sehr gutes und sauberes Exemplar/ Only the binding is slightly rubbed. Otherwise, however, a very good and clean copy. - Myths inspired Greek and Roman artists to rise to the challenge of conveying flowing narratives in static form. This book describes the different ways painters, sculptors, and other artists explored and exploited the dense forest of myth. It explains how formulas were devised for certain stories; how these could be adapted, developed, and even transferred to other contexts; how one myth could be distinguished from another - or confused with it; how myths related to daily life or political propaganda; and the influence of evolving tastes. Written in a lively and accessible style, fully illustrated with examples drawn from a wide range of media, Images of Myths in Classical Antiquity provides fresh and stimulating insights into the representation of myths in Greek and Roman art. Dr. Susan Woodford teaches Greek and Roman art for the University of London and is engaged in research for the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities at the British Museum. A former Fulbright Scholar and Woodrow Wilson Fellow, she has written extensively on classical art for learned journals and is the author of several books, including The Parthenon, The Art of Greece and Rome, An Introduction to Greek Art, and The Trojan War in Ancient Art. CONTENTS: PART ONE. AN INTRODUCTION 1 Myths and Images PART TWO. TRANSFORMING WORDS INTO IMAGES Making Myths Recognisable Choosing a Moment Epic Expansiveness versus Tragic Focus PART THREE. BUILDING IMAGES Formulas and Motifs Transference of Types Creating Compositions PART FOUR. INNOVATIONS, DEVELOPMENTS AND CONNECTIONS Innovations Inspired by Poets Innovations Inspired by Artists 10 Changing Interests 11 History and Myth in Art Life and Myth in Art PART FIVE. PROBLEMS Showing What Cannot Be Seen Distinguishing One Myth from Another Confusing One Myth with Another Misunderstandings and Muddles Can the Key to an Image Always Be Found? Glossary Mythological Characters Historical Figures appendix i. The Survival of Greek Myths in Art and Literature appendix 2. The Illustrations in the Context of Art History Vase Painting, Painting and Mosaics Sculpture appendix 3. The Illustrations in the Context of Five Cycles of Myth Jason and the Argonauts The Seven against Thebes Herakles Theseus The Trojan War Suggestions for Further Reading. ISBN 9780521782678 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 968. Codice articolo 1221501
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Descrizione libro Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: No Dust Jacket. Minor pencil marginalia to some pages (by Jenifer Neils). ; Stories take time to tell; Greek and Roman artists had to convey them in static images. How did they go about it? How could they ensure that their scenes would be recognized? What problems did they have? How did they solve them? This generously illustrated book explores the ways classical artists portrayed a variety of myths. It explains how formulas were devised for certain stories; how these inventions could be adapted, developed and even transferred to other myths; how one myth could be distinguished from another; what links there were with daily life and historical propaganda; the influence of changing tastes, and problems still outstanding. Examples are drawn from a wide range of media--vases, murals, mosaics, sarcophagi, sculpture--used by the ancient Greeks and Romans. The myths are mostly those that are also easily recognized in later works of art. No previous knowledge of the subject is assumed, all examples are illustrated and all names, terms and concepts are fully explained. Susan Woodford teaches Greek and Roman art at the University of London and is engaged in research for the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities at the British Museum. A former Fullbright Scholar and Woodrow Wilson Fellow, she and is author of The Parthenon (Cambridge, 1981) , The Art of Greece (Cornell, 1993) , An Introduction to Greek Art (Cornell, 1986) and The Trojan War in Ancient Art (Cornell, 1993). ; 10.2 X 7.2 X 0.9 inches; 332 pages. Codice articolo 33744
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Descrizione libro hardcover. Condizione: Good. Good. book. Codice articolo ERICA79105217826783
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