A handbook of Greek art

by Gisela Marie Augusta Richter

Book by Richter, Gisela M.A.

Genres: Art, History, Archaeology, Art History, Nonfiction, Reference

431 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1959

Reviews

[₵oincidental Ðandy · Rating 4 out of 5]

All the branches of ancient Greek Art (including ornament & ornamental motifs) are each represented & likewise traced - from the Archaic Period straight through to the Hellenistic - & accompanied by no less than 520 photographic plates. As extensive as it is exceptional.

[Xander · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great catalogue of some of the best art from the ancient Greeks.

[Wilson Trivino · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a wealth of information of Greek Art and the history of its evolution. With lots of plates and photographs that covered Architecture, Large Works of Sculpture, Statuettes and small relief, decorative metalwork.
This book is a good reference for anyone that wants to learn more of the rich Greek history.

[Buck Wilde · Rating 3 out of 5]

Statues were cool. Well, Hellenistic on. Before that they were discernibly square. Coins were kinda cool, too, but not as cool.

Lots of vases. I don't care about vases. Lots of Greek words that I instantly forgot, and little factoids that I will never use unless I go on Jeopardy.