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Sculpture in the National Archaeological Museum, Athens by Nikolaos Kaltsas (2003, Hardcover)
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Nikolaos Kaltsas. Nikolaos Kaltsas is director of the National Archaeological Museum, Athens. This catalogue contains all the sculptures on display in the National Archaeological Museum of Athens, undoubtedly the most important collection of ancient Greek sculptures in the world.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-100892366869
ISBN-139780892366866
eBay Product ID (ePID)2223661
Product Key Features
Book TitleSculpture in the National Archaeological Museum, Athens
Number of Pages376 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2003
TopicSculpture & Installation, Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions / General, History / Ancient & Classical
IllustratorYes
GenreArt
AuthorNikolaos Kaltsas
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.5 in
Item Weight89.6 Oz
Item Length12.3 in
Item Width9.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2002-032968
SynopsisThis catalogue contains all the sculptures on display in the National Archaeological Museum of Athens, undoubtedly the most important collection of ancient Greek sculptures in the world. Each entry is supplemented by a full bibliography and is written not only for experts but also for the general reading public. A useful short introduction offers readers an overview of ancient Greek sculpture from the Archaic period to the end of Antiquity. Included in this lavishly illustrated volume are the Poseidon of Artemision, a statue of the god brandishing his trident; a marble group of Aphrodite, Pan and Eros found on Delos; the Sounion Kouros, a colossal votive statue found in the sanctuary of Poseidon at Sounion; and the Roman statue of a young athlete, Diadoumenos., A superb catalogue of Greek, Hellenistic and Roman sculpture displayed in the National Archaeological Museum in Athens containing some of the finest art works of the ancient world. A short introduction provides the background to the Archaic period through to the end of Antiquity followed by the catalogue of examples classified by period and by type. With more than 700 photographs, this is a stunning visual record of art from the ancient world.
LC Classification NumberNB87.A75K35 2003
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- 08 Jun, 2021
A Journey into Ancient Greece thru Its Sculptural Treasures
A comprehensive, well-photographed and well-presented catalog of the most significant pieces of ancient Greek artwork in Athens's National Archaeological Museum, one of the great treasuries of European artistic creativity and innovation. Every piece is described comprehensively both as to its iconography and its significance in the context of the ancient world. A work that inspires awe in the reader and stimulates curiosity for further exploration into the cultural life of the ancient Greeks.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
