Greek Sculpture by Estelle M. Hurll
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About this eBook
| Author | Hurll, Estelle M. (Estelle May), 1863-1924 |
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| LoC No. | 01031002 |
| Title |
Greek Sculpture A collection of sixteen pictures of Greek marbles with introduction and interpretation |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Martin Mayer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Summary | "Greek Sculpture" by Estelle M. Hurll is a collection exploring ancient Greek art, particularly sculpture, written in the early 20th century. The work presents a diverse assortment of images and discussions surrounding significant Greek marble pieces, emphasizing their historical context and artistic merit. The primary focus is on the nature and evolution of Greek sculpture, alongside insights into the cultural and religious significance of these artistic creations. The opening of the text sets the stage by introducing the purpose of the collection, which seeks to showcase a wide variety of Greek sculptures, including portraits, genre studies, and idealized forms. Hurll highlights the connection between classic literature and Greek sculpture, noting that texts like the "Iliad," "Odyssey," and works by Ovid provide essential interpretations of these pieces. There is also an introductory section discussing the essential characteristics of Greek sculpture, such as its beauty, simplicity, and exceptional attention to the human form. These themes establish a framework for understanding the artistic and cultural significance of the sculptures featured throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | NB: Fine Arts: Sculpture |
| Subject | Sculpture, Greek |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 34842 |
| Release Date | Jan 3, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 154 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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