GREEK SCULPTURE
The Late Classical Period
John Boardman

This sequel to John Boardman's widely acclaimed book on Greek sculpture of the Archaic and Classical periods brings the story down through the fourth century BC to the days of Alexander the Great. The author discusses the innovations of the period —the female nude and portraiture, many important monuments including the Mausoleum at Halikarnasso, and several of the great names such as Praxiteles and Lysippus who were lionized by later generations. Complementing the earlier volumes, this book also presents Greek sculpture made in the colonies of Italy and Sicily from the Archaic period onwards, as well as that made for eastern, non-Greek rulers.

"If one could not attend an Oxford University lecture by John Boardman, his Greek Sculpture offers you an opportunity to learn why he is one of the most distinguished classicists."
                                                                     —Arts & Activities

"An extremely concise survey accompanied by a wealth of illustrations of works both familiar and obscure."
                                   —American Journal of Archaeology

ISBN 0-500-20285-0 · 377 illustrations

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