Publisher's Synopsis
The History of Ancient Art Among the Greeks is a book written by German art historian Johann Joachim Winckelmann and first published in 1850. The book is a comprehensive survey of Greek art and its development from the earliest times to the Hellenistic period. Winckelmann's work is considered to be one of the most influential and important books on ancient Greek art ever written. The book is divided into four parts, each of which covers a different period in the history of Greek art. The first part covers the prehistoric period, including the Mycenaean civilization and the development of pottery. The second part covers the Archaic period, which saw the emergence of the Greek city-states and the development of sculpture. The third part covers the Classical period, which is considered to be the height of Greek art and includes the works of famous artists such as Phidias and Praxiteles. The final part covers the Hellenistic period, which saw the spread of Greek culture throughout the Mediterranean world.Throughout the book, Winckelmann provides detailed descriptions and analysis of the major works of Greek art, including sculpture, painting, and architecture. He also discusses the social and cultural context in which these works were created, as well as their influence on later periods of art history.The History of Ancient Art Among the Greeks is an important work for anyone interested in the history of art, particularly the development of Greek art. It is also a valuable resource for scholars and students of ancient Greek culture and history.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.
