Polis and Personification in Classical Athenian Art
Download or Read eBook Polis and Personification in Classical Athenian Art PDF written by Amy C. Smith and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2011-06-22 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Amy C. Smith |
Publisher | : BRILL |
Total Pages | : 281 |
Release | : 2011-06-22 |
ISBN-10 | : 9789004194175 |
ISBN-13 | : 9004194177 |
Rating | : 4/5 (75 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Polis and Personification in Classical Athenian Art by : Amy C. Smith
Book excerpt: Ancient Greek artists pioneered in the allegorical use of personifications of political ideas, events, places, institutions, and peoples in visual arts. This book surveys and interprets these personifications within the intellectual and political climate of the golden age of Athens.