The Grove Encyclopedia of Classical Art & Architecture

by Gordon Campbell

The Grove Encyclopedia of Classical Art and Architecture spans every art form, medium, and civilization the fall of the Roman Empire, The Grove Encyclopedia of Classical Art & Architecture is a comprehensive reference source on this important field of study. Drawing on the expansive scholarship of The Dictionary of Art (1996, 34 vols) and Grove Art Online , and adding dozens of new entries, the Encyclopedia includes all subject areas in the classical arts, including philosophers, rulers, writers and artists, architecture, ceramics, sculpture, and more.

Arranged alphabetically, this two-volume set contains over 800 entries tracing the development of the art forms in classical civilizations such as ancient Greece and Rome. Illustrated with 400 halftones, maps and line drawings, and 32 color plates, the Encyclopedia is a reliable and convenient resource covering this field of everlasting significance in the development of western culture.

1600 pages, Hardcover

First published November 9, 2006

About the author

Gordon Campbell is a professor, a Renaissance and seventeenth-century specialist with a particular interest in John Milton, and well known for his expertise regarding the King James Bible. His broader interests in cultural history include art, architecture, Biblical studies, classical antiquity, garden history, legal history, historical theology and the Islamic world.

Reviews

[bjneary · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Grove Encyclopedia of Classical Art and Architecture is a comprehensive resource for those who are seeking in-depth information about various art forms such as architecture, ceramics, metalwork, mosaics, painting and sculpture from the Classical Period. It provides details about particular works of art, the civilizations where they were made, and the politics that are reflected within the works. The book has a plethora of images and is arranged alphabetically allowing the reader to easily access the information for which they are searching. Students, researchers, and those interested in art will find this book to be filled with a wealth of interesting facts on the subject of Classical Art and Architecture. Reference