Greek Funerary Sculpture

Greek Funerary Sculpture
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Publisher : Getty Publications
Total Pages : 174
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ISBN-10 : 9780892366125
ISBN-13 : 0892366125
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Book Synopsis Greek Funerary Sculpture by : Janet Burnett Grossman

Download or read book Greek Funerary Sculpture written by Janet Burnett Grossman and published by Getty Publications. This book was released on 2002-01-03 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This illustrated catalogue presents fifty-nine Greek funerary monuments in the Antiquities collection of the Getty Museum. Spanning the Classical and Hellenistic periods, the sculptures typically show the deceased either alone or surrounded by family. Ranging from depictions of seated mothers and modest maidens to nude boys and armed warriors, this collection offers new insight into Greek art and society that will undoubtedly pique the interest of both scholars and the general public."--BOOK JACKET.


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