Greek and Roman Art

This book explores the art of Greece and Rome, highlighting the innovative ideas and struggles of sculptors and painters to capture the human form and emotions. Despite the destruction of much of their art, their legacy has never lost its power.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 176 pages
\n Publication date: 17 September 2020
\n Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
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For over two thousand years, the art of Greece and Rome has been at the very core of Western civilization. This captivating book rekindles the excitement of the original artists who brought it to life. It explores the audacious innovations of those who dared to venture into uncharted territories, challenging traditional wisdom and embracing new ideas. It vividly depicts the courageous battles of sculptors and painters, as they strive to capture, for the very first time, the intricate complexities of the human form and the profound depth of human emotions. Unfortunately, the ravages of time have taken a toll, leaving behind only impressive ruins and fragmented remnants of Greek and Roman art. However, the creative achievements of the Greeks and their enduring legacy, as adapted and embraced by the Romans, have remained unwavering in their power.

The art of Greece and Rome has been a cornerstone of Western civilization for over two thousand years. This captivating book recaptures the excitement of the original artists who brought it to life. It explores the audacious innovations of those who dared to venture into uncharted territories, challenging traditional wisdom and embracing new ideas. It vividly depicts the courageous battles of sculptors and painters, as they strive to capture, for the very first time, the intricate complexities of the human form and the profound depth of human emotions. Unfortunately, the ravages of time have taken a toll, leaving behind only impressive ruins and fragmented remnants of Greek and Roman art. However, the creative achievements of the Greeks and their enduring legacy, as adapted and embraced by the Romans, have remained unwavering in their power.

\n Weight: 400g\n
Dimension: 140 x 215 x 19 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780500295250\n \n