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The Modernity of Ancient Sculpture

Greek Sculpture and Modern Art from Winckelmann to Picasso

The Modernity of Ancient Sculpture( )
Author: Prettejohn, Elizabeth
Series title:New Directions in Classics Ser.
ISBN:978-1-84885-903-6
Publication Date:Aug 2012
Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:I. B. Tauris
Book Format:Paperback
List Price:USD $35.95USD $35.95
Book Description:

What can modern art have to do with ancient sculpture? Surely the excitement of modern art lies in its utter repudiation of classical example? Elizabeth Prettejohn's important and revisionist new book argues otherwise: that ancient sculpture and modern art have been in constant dialogue since Johann Joachim Winckelmann invented the modern discipline of art history. It shows how ancient sculptures could inspire artists such as Rodin, Leighton or Picasso, and how modern artworks could...
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Book Details
Pages:320
Detailed Subjects: Art / Criticism & Theory
Art / History / Ancient & Classical
Art / History / General
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):6.3 x 9.11 x 0.95 Inches
Book Weight:1.089 Pounds



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