The Art of Greece and Rome

Cambridge Introduction to the History of Art

by Susan Woodford

Susan Woodford illuminates the greatness of classical art and architecture and conveys a sense of the excitement that fired the creative artists of the time. The Greeks were quick to challenge time-honoured styles and, stimulated by the problems that sometimes emerged from their daring innovations, they invented solutions that have been considered classics ever since. The Romans recognized the Greek achievement and built on it, adding a talent for organization and flair for architectural construction on a huge scale to create an impressive art of their own.

Genres: Art, Nonfiction, History, Art History

128 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1982

Reviews

[Alireza · Rating 3 out of 5]

انسجام مناسبی در ارائه مطالب دارد و سعی کرده مختصر و مفید باشد. برای کسی که دانشجوی هنر نیست یا نیازی به دانستن دقیق تاریخ هنر یونان و روم ندارد و صرفاً دوست دارد مطالعه مختصری در این باب داشته باشد مفید و مناسب است.

[SnezhArt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Для начинающих - самое оно, для продвинутых - можно пойти поискать что-то глубже, ну а мне полезно напомнило, что все-таки античное искусство не то, в которое я хочу копать глубже, ну не мое.

[Myllena Melo · Rating 1 out of 5]

I have this book on my shelves for quite some time, since my mom gave it to me in my earlier Years on architecture school. Somehow, I totally forgot about it until earlier this year when I felt that I needed to rediscover the basis and the begining of architecture history. To a student it can be of some use, but it is a very incomplete book in regards to all the issues that the author starts to develop and never finishes. It gives no clues to the original fonts that she had acess to, nor it gives any in depth information about art and architectural developments in relation to historic background. In overall, very superficial, wouldn't recomend.

[Ryo · Rating 4 out of 5]

从埃及到希腊到罗马仿制品（从执矛者到第一门的奥古斯都），来自公元前的极致写实风，大剧场（风景/舞台背景墙），罗马浴场

[Ocean · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of my favorite pieces:





Exekias's Vatican amphora

[Ferretation · Rating 3 out of 5]

Normally I don't care too much for political correctness and whatnot, but I really feel like the word "slavery" should have come up at least once in the course of this book--perhaps, for example, during the discussion of the Parthenon, the Pantheon, the Coliseum, the Roman baths and aqueducts, etc.

[Jan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Degelijk overzicht.

[Xianjing · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good entry level book.

[Jinnn · Rating 5 out of 5]

剑桥艺术史八册，我读的是中文版，只有这第一册写的太太太棒了！！！希腊人学习埃及，罗马人复制模仿希腊，罗马人擅长组织和建筑，希腊人追求自由，精细和美

[Eirion · Rating 5 out of 5]

A brief summary of arts between Ancient Greece and the Roman empire.
So simple and clear, it is perfect to achieve a general overview of the antique styles, artists and masterpieces.
Really good.