Distorted Ideals in Greek Vase-Painting: The World of Mythological Burlesque

by David Walsh

Book Overview

This book examines Greek vase-paintings that depict humorous, burlesque, and irreverent images of Greek mythology and the gods. Many of the images present the gods and heroes as ridiculous and ugly. While the narrative content of some images may appear to be trivial, others address issues that are deeply serious. When placed against the background of the religious beliefs and social frameworks from which they spring, these images allow us to explore...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1107669650
• ISBN13: 9781107669659
• Release Date: June 2014
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 445 Pages
• Weight: 2.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.7" x 9.6"