Reading greek vases
Auteur :
Steiner, Ann
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9780521825221
Date de publication :
8 janv. 2007
Dimensions :
26,2 x 18,6 x 2,8 cm
Poids :
1083 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Repetition and symmetry are the fundamental aesthetic principles underlying the shape and decoration of ancient Athenian vases. This book is the first comprehensive study of the role of repetition beyond its aesthetic value, and as part of a code that conveys meaning to the viewer.