Greek sculpture is full of breathing vitality and yet, at the same time, it reaches beyond mere imitation of nature to give form to thought in works of timeless

A lavish exploration of the human figure in Greek art.

Traces the evolution of the human figure in Greek sculpture from the stylized, abstract representations of archaic Greek art to the more naturalistic figures of

Offering a unique blend of thematic and chronological investigation, this highly illustrated, engaging text explores the rich historical, cultural, and social c