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Images of Myths in Classical Antiquity

Autor Susan Woodford
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 2 dec 2002

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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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9780521788090
ISBN-10: 0521788099
Pagini: 332
Ilustrații: 194 b/w illus.
Dimensiuni: 179 x 255 x 24 mm
Greutate: 0.61 kg
Ediția:New.
Editura: Cambridge University Press
Colecția Cambridge University Press
Locul publicării:New York, United States

Cuprins

Part I. An Introduction: 1. Myths and images; Part II. Transforming Words into Images: 2. Making myths recognisable; 3. Choosing a moment; 4. Epic expansiveness versus tragic focus; Part III. Building Images: 5. Formulas and motifs; 6. Transference of types; 7. Creating compositions; Part IV. Innovations, Developments and Connections: 8. Innovations inspired by poets; 9. Innovations inspired by artists; 10. Changing interests; 11. History and myth in art; 12. Life and myth in art; Part V. Problems: 13. Showing what cannot be seen; 14. Distinguishing one myth from another; 15. Confusing one myth with another; 16. Misunderstandings and muddles; 17. Can the key to an image always be found?; Glossary; Appendices.


Recenzii

'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
'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

Descriere

Wide-ranging and original examination of how artists translated flowing verbal narratives into static visual images.