Greek Art (Classical and Modern Art Series)

Author: Mark D. Fuller (USA)
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: The "Classical and Modern Art Series" consists of 10 volumes: "Greek Art," "Romanesque Art," "Gothic Art," "Byzantine Art," "The Renaissance in Florence," "The Renaissance in Rome," "The Renaissance in Venice," "Art of the Human Body," "From El Greco to Goya," and "Impressionism." The "Classical and Modern Art Series" covers various artistic styles in the history of Western art from the glorious ancient Greek and Roman periods, through the great Renaissance, to the Impressionism of the late 19th century. "Greek Art" and "Romanesque Art" trace the magnificent origins of Western art history, "Gothic Art" showcases the brilliance of theological art in the dark Middle Ages, while "The Renaissance in Florence," "The Renaissance in Rome," and "The Renaissance in Venice" take readers back to the pinnacle of Western art history during the great Renaissance—humanistic era. "Byzantine Art" examines the mystery and subtlety of art from the Byzantine Kingdom, viewed through the lens of the Christian world, from this Christian perspective of the "Byzantine Empire." Through the art tunnel that transcends time created by this series, you can fully appreciate the enchanting charm of Western art. The series traces the main of Western art history, analyzing not only the styles in detail but also the profound impact of the integration of art with other fields. The authors are top experts in their respective fields worldwide. This series is highly authoritative and readable.
Since ancient times, the period from 480 BC to 323 BC has been regarded as one of the most important periods in Greek history—the classical period of Greek culture. During this time, the values and customs of ancient Greek society were clearly reflected in the visual art created by the Greeks. In this new edition of "Greek Overview," the author provides new interpretations of the role of Greek art in politics, society, and religion: some chapters focus on the relationship between visual narratives and historical facts, the role of artistic styles in constructing meaning, and how individual social identity is reflected in the images of decorated pottery and jewelry, as well as in naturalistic-style murals and public buildings across all Hellenistic cities. By depicting the Parthenon, a typical monumental building of ancient Greece, the author Mark Fuller explores principles of classical sculpture, architecture, and painting to further examine the entire developmental stage of Greek art from its birth around 900 BC to its fusion with Roman art. Combining recent archaeological discoveries with new research methods, Fuller also presents a history of Greek art and the intellectual history of classical art through various media and historical materials. These include statues unearthed from the Aegean islands of Italy, gold and ivory carvings from Macedon, to the great Hellenistic monuments in the eastern Greek world. Professor Mark D. Fuller is the Chair and Head of the Department of Art History at Ohio State University. His main research areas include sculpture from ancient Greece, Rome, and the Hellenistic period, and he has published specialized works on Roman art.