Greek Sculpture: Its Spirit And Principles

By Edmund von Mach and Edmund Von Mach; Parkstone Press

Book Overview

Greek Sculpture: Its Spirit and Principles is a book written by Edmund von Mach that explores the art of ancient Greek sculpture. The author provides a comprehensive overview of the history, techniques, and styles of Greek sculpture, from the Archaic period to the Hellenistic period. The book is divided into chapters that cover various aspects of Greek sculpture, such as the materials used, the anatomy of the human body, and the symbolism of different poses and gestures. The author also discusses the influence of Greek sculpture on later art movements, such as the Renaissance. The book is illustrated with numerous photographs and drawings that showcase the beauty and complexity of Greek sculpture. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of art, ancient Greek culture, or sculpture in general.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: 1428622225
• ISBN13: 9781428622227
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 484 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"