The Art and Archaeology of Ancient Greece

by Judith M. Barringer

The Art and Archeology of Ancient Greece is an introductory-level textbook for students with little or no background in ancient art. Arranged chronologically in broad swathes of time, from the Bronze and Iron Ages through the Geometric, Archaic, Classical, and Hellenistic periods, and concluding with the Roman conquest of the Greek world, the textbook focuses on Greek art but also incorporates Near Eastern, Etruscan, and Roman objects. Judith M. Barringer examines a variety of media, analyzing marble and bronze sculpture, public architecture, and vase painting, as well as coins, domestic architecture, mosaics, terracotta figurines and reliefs, jewelry, and wall painting. This book adopts an approach that considers objects and monuments within their cultural contexts. * More than 500 illustrations, with over 400 in color and 13 maps, including specially commissioned photographs, maps, plans, and reconstructions * Includes text boxes, chapter summaries and timelines, and detailed glossary * Looks at Greek art from perspectives of both art history and archaeology, giving students an understanding of the historical and everyday context of art objects

Genres: Art, Nonfiction, History, Historical, Read For School, Archaeology, Greece

462 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2014

Reviews

[Aniek · Rating 4 out of 5]

Als ik nu geen 10 haal...

[Elze · Rating 3 out of 5]

Love het aantal plaatjes anders had ik die 735 pagina's niet gered

[Ashley · Rating 2 out of 5]

Lacks detail. If I was relying on solely this textbook to pass my Greek Archaeology class, I'd fail.

[Emma_h]

Gorgeous!

[Alex · Rating 4 out of 5]

Unexpected plot twist: it finished my ereader instead.

Pretty good book besides that, would probably appreciate it more if I didn’t put off reading it until two days before my exam😗✌️

Felt the need to update: I got an 8,2 on my exam, babyyy

[Flora · Rating 3 out of 5]

k heb m'n final van dit boek geslayed

[Sally · Rating 4 out of 5]

Comprehensive overview of ancient Greek art and architecture! My budding art historian mind (hehe) appreciated the close consideration of artwork and elements of formal analytical description that Barringer employs in weaving together a historical narrative based on the material culture of the Mediterranean, too!

[Kayleigh · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a wonderful big book about Greek Archaeology. It has wonderful pictures and clear descriptions.

[Xander · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very well written, concise and has stunning examples.

[camille]

And yes, I’m also putting this on here

[Eline Martens · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 ☆