Art in the Hellenistic World: An Introduction

What was Hellenistic art, and what were its contexts, aims, achievements, and impact? This textbook introduces students to these questions and offers a series of answers to them. Its twelve chapters and two "focus" sections examine Hellenistic sculpture, painting, luxury arts, and architecture. Thematically organized, spanning the three centuries from Alexander to Augustus, and ranging geographically from Italy to India and the Black Sea to Nubia, the book examines key monuments of Hellenistic art in relation to the great political, social, cultural, and intellectual issues of the time. It is illustrated with 170 photographs (mostly in color, and many never before published) and contextualized through excerpts from Hellenistic literature and inscriptions. Helpful ancillary features include maps, appendices with background on Hellenistic artists and translations of key documents, a full glossary, a timeline, brief biographies of key figures, suggestions for further reading, and bibliographical references.

Author: Andrew Stewart
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 10/06/2014
Pages: 371
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.45lbs
Size: 9.90h x 6.90w x 0.90d
ISBN13: 9781107625921
ISBN10: 1107625920
BISAC Categories:
- Art | History | Ancient & Classical