A Catalogue Of Sculptures By The Successors Of Pheidias: In The British Museum (1892)

By The British Museum

Book Overview

""A Catalogue Of Sculptures By The Successors Of Pheidias: In The British Museum"" is a comprehensive guide to the collection of sculptures in the British Museum that were created by the successors of Pheidias, a renowned Greek sculptor from the 5th century BC. Written by Arthur Hamilton Smith, the book was first published in 1892 and remains a valuable resource for art historians and enthusiasts alike.The book is organized by the different schools of sculpture represented in the collection, including the Attic, Peloponnesian, and Asiatic schools. Each section begins with an overview of the history and style of the particular school, followed by detailed descriptions of the individual sculptures.The descriptions include information about the materials used, the dimensions of the sculptures, and any inscriptions or markings that may be present. Smith also provides historical and cultural context for each piece, discussing the significance of the subject matter and the style in which it was created.Throughout the book, Smith's writing is clear and concise, making it accessible to readers with varying levels of knowledge about Greek sculpture. The book is also illustrated with numerous photographs and drawings, allowing readers to see the sculptures in detail and appreciate their beauty and craftsmanship.Overall, ""A Catalogue Of Sculptures By The Successors Of Pheidias: In The British Museum"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and art of ancient Greece, and a must-read for scholars and students of classical art and archaeology.Part 3, V1 Of A Catalogue Of Sculpture In The Department Of Greek And Roman Antiquities.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120110688
• ISBN13: 9781120110688
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"