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This book will do for the next generation of students and general readers what its predecessor has done for the last - provide and authoritative and readable guide to the history of Greek art. It is a considerably enlarged and rewritten version of a work that has a considerably enlarged and rewritten version of a work that has served hundred of thousands in many languages since the early 1960s. As the author says, "This edition is different in that it takes into account new finds as well as new ideas and attitudes to the subject...I have attempted here to place Greek art back into Greece and away from galleries and art books, to try to recapture what it meant to its makers and views, and so better value what it has meant to later artists in the western world.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Excellent introduction by an authority on Greek art
20 Dec 2009
Format:Paperback
A knighted professor of classical archaeology and art at Oxford University who conducted digs at several sites of the ancient Greek empire, the author certainly has the credentials to provide an authoritative introduction to Greek art.
Starting at about the eighth century B.C., when Grecian art was beginning to reassert itself after the dark ages following the fall of the Mycenaean civilization, this survey examines its development through the periods of archaic Greece, classical Greece, the Hellenistic world, and finally looks briefly at its influence in more modern times.
Professor Boardman certainly never gushes over his subject, but brings his professional expertise to bear in a balanced, and, sometimes critical manner, showing us the important trends. His emphasis is on representative works of each school or period, rather than highlighting the works most commonly recognized by the general public. Indeed, he lets us know that he feels the public has an inaccurate conception of Greek art due to the prevalence of idealizations by later copyists. He traces the evolution of this art primarily through the mediums of architecture, sculpture, and painted vases, although some attention is given to other artifacts such as cups, gems, seals, and mosaics.
The book is profusely illustrated with photographs of one or more artwork on almost every page. The text is highly cultured and literate, but also very clear. I found myself heading to the dictionary or the internet a few times, but no more than might be expected from reading an intelligently written book on an unfamiliar subject. Not only did I learn a great deal about the progression of Greek art, but, by the way, gained knowledge of the historical phases of Greek civilization.
Sturdy binding, clear type and photographs reproduced on thick paper, and compact size for an art book added to the enjoyment of reading. It seems a shame, evidenced by the sparseness of reviews, that such a worthwhile book has such a small readership, particularly when it can be had for such a low purchase price, either new or used.
Starting at about the eighth century B.C., when Grecian art was beginning to reassert itself after the dark ages following the fall of the Mycenaean civilization, this survey examines its development through the periods of archaic Greece, classical Greece, the Hellenistic world, and finally looks briefly at its influence in more modern times.
Professor Boardman certainly never gushes over his subject, but brings his professional expertise to bear in a balanced, and, sometimes critical manner, showing us the important trends. His emphasis is on representative works of each school or period, rather than highlighting the works most commonly recognized by the general public. Indeed, he lets us know that he feels the public has an inaccurate conception of Greek art due to the prevalence of idealizations by later copyists. He traces the evolution of this art primarily through the mediums of architecture, sculpture, and painted vases, although some attention is given to other artifacts such as cups, gems, seals, and mosaics.
The book is profusely illustrated with photographs of one or more artwork on almost every page. The text is highly cultured and literate, but also very clear. I found myself heading to the dictionary or the internet a few times, but no more than might be expected from reading an intelligently written book on an unfamiliar subject. Not only did I learn a great deal about the progression of Greek art, but, by the way, gained knowledge of the historical phases of Greek civilization.
Sturdy binding, clear type and photographs reproduced on thick paper, and compact size for an art book added to the enjoyment of reading. It seems a shame, evidenced by the sparseness of reviews, that such a worthwhile book has such a small readership, particularly when it can be had for such a low purchase price, either new or used.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Well Illustrated Historical Survey
1 Aug 2009
Format:Paperback
I was introduced to this book initially as a supplemental text in a college class on Ancient Greece many years ago. I picked it up again recently and found it to be a fascinating and enlightening survey of Greek Art History. Exploring the progression and connection between various periods, techniques and styles, the book is very well illustrated and edited. Each section contains numerous examples that clearly demonstrate the points made in the accompanying text. The earliest geometric works , the archaic styles of Minoan and Mycenaen culture, and the classical period are all well described and represented. To the general reader who is not an art historian this is an incredibly easy guide to follow that will enrich your understanding of the importance of these cultures and the works they left behind.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Great Outline
8 Jan 2011
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As with the other books in this diverse series, it provides what you are looking for. A bit dry, but that is to be expected. If you're looking for a great introduction to the subject, I would recommend this book. Especially if you don't want to fork out the money for The History of Art, or want something more in-depth.
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