Images of myths in classical antiquity
By: Susan Woodford.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2003
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 305
Subjects: Art and mythology; Art, Greek; Art, Roman
Description: Myth was the single most popular source for picture making in antiquity. Greek and Roman artists faced a number of challenges in conveying stories in static images. Exploring the ways that classical artists portrayed myths, this book offers a fresh approach to Greek and Roman mythological illustration.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 285-287) and index.