Publisher's Synopsis
""Select Passages From Ancient Writers Illustrative Of The History Of Greek Sculpture"" is a book written by H. Stuart Jones. This book is a collection of selected passages from ancient writers that provide insight into the history of Greek sculpture. The passages are carefully chosen and arranged in chronological order, starting from the earliest known references to Greek sculpture and ending with the decline of the art form in the Hellenistic period. The book also includes an introduction by the author that provides context for the passages and discusses the significance of Greek sculpture in the ancient world. This book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history of Greek sculpture, as it provides a unique perspective on the art form from the perspective of ancient writers.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.