Greek Pottery: An Introduction - Couverture souple

Sparkes, Brian

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0719029368 ISBN 13 : 9780719029363

Editeur : Manchester University Press, 1991

Synopsis

This work deals with classical Greek pottery from a number of points of view - technique, period, place of production, function, shape, decoration and distribution. The book places an emphasis on the every-day uses of Greek pottery - as containers for water, wine, fish, honey and olives, for example - and does not treat it as art. The author explains the importance of clay as a fundamental natural resource in the lives of the ancient Greeks, stressing its versatility as a container in varying conditions of heat and cold. The book aims to offer a broad picture of Greek pottery that gives an idea of its variety and importance without dwelling too heavily upon the high-quality figured vases. The book is intended for the use of students of classical Greek civilization.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Manchester University Press
• Date d'édition: 1991
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0719029368
• ISBN 13: 9780719029363
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 224
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• Personne responsable: non disponible