Understanding Greek Vases: A Guide to Terms, Styles, and

Understanding Greek Vases: A Guide to Terms, Styles, and Techniques (Looking at Series)

What is a pyxis? Who was the Amasis Painter? How did Greek vases get their distinctive black and orange colors? This richly illustrated book--the latest in the popular Looking At series--offers definitions and descriptions of these and many other Greek vase shapes, painters, and techniques encountered in museum exhibitions and publications on ancient Greek ceramics. Included is an essay on how to look at Greek vases and another on the conservation of ancient ceramics. These essays provide succinct explanations of the terms most frequently encountered by museum-goers. The concise definitions are divided into two sections, one on potters and painters and another on vase shapes and technical terms relating to the construction and decoration of the vases. Featuring numerous color illustrations of Greek vases, many from the Getty Museum's collection, Understanding Greek Vases is an indispensable guide for anyone wishing to obtain a greater understanding and enjoyment of Greek ceramics.
Country USA
Manufacturer J. Paul Getty Museum
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 73 colour & 89 b&w illustrations, 2 line
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780892365999
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Manufacturer	J. Paul Getty Museum
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	73 colour & 89 b&w illustrations, 2 line
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780892365999
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Understanding Greek Vases: A Guide to Terms, Styles, and Techniques (Looking at Series)