Greek Sculpture: An Exploration, Vol. 2: Plates

by Andrew Stewart

This is an account of large-scale Greek sculpture from the Dark Ages to Augustus (c.1200-30 BC). Andrew Stewart not only describes and dates the sculpture but also places it in its full social and political context. He focuses on who the sculptors were, how their workshops were run, who commissioned and supported their work, and what the political, cultural, and natural settings were. The book consists of two volumes, Text and Plates, and contains more than 900 high quality illustrations and reconstructions. Also included are a glossary of Greek and Latin terms, and translations of ancient literary and epigraphical testimonies.

Genres: Art, Art History

800 pages, Paperback

First published September 10, 1990

Reviews

[Julian Manresa · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the great studies on classical art. I haven’t read it straight through, but the ekphrastic bit on the Parthenon is written with such coruscating intelligence and real feeling. I really love the emphasis on Greek religion one finds in this text.

Reading it with the plates is essential.

[Kate · Rating 2 out of 5]

Stewart explicitly states that he intends this book to be a modern answer to Richter, but I found Gisela Richter's own work to be much more engaging. Read Boardman, read Richter, and then see if Stewart's work will answer your nagging questions; I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone who is seeking an introduction to the subject.

[Michael Maratsos · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are interested in Greek sculpture, this is an engrossing book with wonderful illustrations.

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fasciinating and learned analysis of ancient Greek sculptural art. One volume of stunning black & white photographs is complemented by essays, technical notes, and socio-historical commentaries. I'm not an expert, but with this on my shelves I have a master near by.

[Zafer Çakır · Rating 4 out of 5]

great