Understanding Greek Vases - A Guide to Terms, Styles, and Techniques (Paperback)

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.

General

Imprint:	Getty Publishing
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Looking at Series
Release date:	March 2006
First published:	August 2002
Authors:	Andrew J. Clark • Mary Louise Hart • Maya Elston
Dimensions:	233 x 157 x 10mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	157
ISBN-13:	978-0-89236-599-9
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > History of art / art & design styles > BC to 500 CE, Ancient & classical world Books > Arts & Architecture > Art forms, treatments & subjects > Ceramic arts, pottery, glass > Ceramics Promotions
LSN:	0-89236-599-4
Barcode:	9780892365999

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