Greek & Roman Art

For more than two thousand years the art of Greece and Rome has been hugely influential throughout the Western world. This book recaptures the passion and inspiration that first drove ancient artists to create the art that continues to captivate us to this day. It traces the daring innovations of those who, defying traditional wisdom, explored new ideas; it describes the noble struggles of sculptors and painters to portray both the complexities of the human form and the richness of human emotions.In Greek and Roman Art, classical art expert Susan Woodford illuminates the achievements of classical art and architecture in a concise, coherent breakdown of styles from Archaic Greece to the Roman Empire. Intelligent, clear, and compelling, this indispensable guide gives readers all the information they need to approach ancient art with confidence.

1. Introduction 2. Statues in Stone: The Perils of Progress 3. Statues in Bronze: Discovering New Possibilities 4. Decorating Architecture with Sculpture: Reconciling Shapes and Stories 5. Greek Painting: Creating a Convincing Image 6. Widening Horizons: Innovation and Renovation in Later Greek Sculpture 7. Painting Captures the Visible World: Figures in Light and Space 8. Roman Sculpture: Adoption and Adaptation of the Greek Legacy 9. Roman Painting: Using the Inheritance for Decoration 10. Unity and Diversity in the Art of the Roman Empire