Polis and Personification in Classical Athenian Art
| Author | : Amy C. Smith |
| Publisher | : BRILL |
| Total Pages | : 281 |
| Release | : 2011-06-22 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9789004194175 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9004194177 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (177 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Polis and Personification in Classical Athenian Art by : Amy C. Smith
Download or read book Polis and Personification in Classical Athenian Art written by Amy C. Smith and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2011-06-22 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ancient Greek artists pioneered in the allegorical use of personifications of political ideas, events, places, institutions, and peoples in visual arts. This book surveys and interprets these personifications within the intellectual and political climate of the golden age of Athens.
