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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Joan R. MertensPublisher: Yale University Press Imprint: Yale University Press Dimensions: Width: 20.30cm , Height: 0.20cm , Length: 26.70cm Weight: 0.816kg ISBN: 9780300155235ISBN 10: 0300155239 Pages: 176 Publication Date: 18 January 2011 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsIt is refreshing to encounter a catalogue of museum vases that is not entirely masterpieces, but rather an erudite selection that informs the reader about the vast range and ingenuity of Greek ceramics. How to read Greek vases will serve not only visitors to the Met but anyone keen to learn about this important aspect of Greek art and culture. -Bryn Mawr Classical Review Bryn Mawr Classical Review The book draws comparisons with other media and contexts to broaden our understanding of what we're looking at. -The World of Interiors The World of Interiors ... a clear, lively, informative book ... superb, full-color illustrations ... Highly recommended. -R. Brilliant, Choice -- R. Brilliant Choice This beautifully produced and elegantly written book provides a superb introduction to the appreciation of Greek vases by one of the foremost authorities on the subject. -American Journal of Archaeology American Journal of Archaeology . . . a clear, lively, informative book . . . superb, full-color illustrations . . . Highly recommended. --R./i>--R. Brilliant Choice It is refreshing to encounter a catalogue of museum vases that is not entirely masterpieces, but rather an erudite selection that informs the reader about the vast range and ingenuity of Greek ceramics. How to read Greek vases will serve not only visitors to the Met but anyone keen to learn about this important aspect of Greek art and culture. -Bryn Mawr Classical Review * Bryn Mawr Classical Review * The book draws comparisons with other media and contexts to broaden our understanding of what we're looking at. -The World of Interiors * The World of Interiors * . . . a clear, lively, informative book . . . superb, full-color illustrations . . . Highly recommended. -R. Brilliant, Choice -- R. Brilliant * Choice * This beautifully produced and elegantly written book provides a superb introduction to the appreciation of Greek vases by one of the foremost authorities on the subject. -American Journal of Archaeology * American Journal of Archaeology * Author InformationJoan R. Mertens is Curator in the Department of Greek and Roman Art, The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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