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ATHENIAN BLACK FIGURE VASES
"Demonstrates
a broad and penetrating grasp of Greek art and archaeology . . . comprehensive
and concise yet never offers less than adequate discussion in
crisp, lucid prose."
—The Times Literary Supplement
"Will
undoubtedly become a standard work of reference for many classical
students and teachers."
—Journal of Hellenic Studies ISBN 0-500-20138-2 · 383 illustrations |
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Athenian
black figure vases bear the work of consummate artists, like Exekias,
who depicted on them scenes of myth and everyday life which deepen
our knowledge and understanding of Greek antiquity. In this survey,
Professor John Boardman enables the reader to study the many aspects
of the vases, and to grasp the essential style of a painter or a group
of painters from the period between 630 and 470 BC. He devotes an
entire section to the mythological scenes and other decorative features
of the vases.