Images of Ancient Greek Pederasty
‘This extremely likable and well-presented book … will present essential reading for anyone working in the field of ancient sexuality and/or classical Greek iconography … This is a well-balanced and superbly written book – and one that is no doubt destined for classic status.’ –American Journal of Archaeology'This volume will be a much-used starting point for students and scholars of Greek male sexuality.' –Times Higher Education Supplement‘This book meets a real need. The very fact that the authors' analysis is based on study of approximately 1000 vases (111 of which they illustrate) makesImages of Ancient Greek Pederastya valuable resource, and an appendix including a catalogue of 647 vases compiled by the late Keith DeVries only adds to its value. The book greatly expands the amount of material available to nonspecialists, demonstrating that there are considerably more pederastic scenes in the surviving vases than has generally been believed, and its balanced and articulate readings of the material--the authors carefully describe recurring patterns, make allowance for exceptions, discuss alternative interpretations, and do not press when the evidence only goes so far--make it a significant contribution to our understanding of Greek pederasty.’–Bryn Mawr Classical Review--This text refers to an alternatePaperbackedition.