Greek Art And National Life (1914)

By Solomon Charles Kaines Smith

Book Overview

Greek Art and National Life is a book written by Solomon Charles Kaines Smith and published in 1914. The book explores the relationship between Greek art and the culture and society of ancient Greece. Smith argues that Greek art was not only a reflection of the society in which it was created, but also played a significant role in shaping that society. He examines the various forms of Greek art, including sculpture, painting, and architecture, and discusses how they were used to express religious, political, and social ideals. Smith also explores the ways in which Greek art influenced other cultures, both ancient and modern. The book is a comprehensive study of Greek art and its place in the history of Western civilization.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: 1436862922
• ISBN13: 9781436862929
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 444 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"